eMachines Windows Vista FAQ

eMachines recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium.

Disk Cleanup

If you want to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your hard disk to free up disk space and help your computer run faster, use Disk Cleanup. It removes temporary files, empties the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need.

  1. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, point to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.

  2. In the Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, select the appropriate action.
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    Note: If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue.

  3. In the Disk Cleanup : Drive Selection dialog box, in the Drives list, click drive C:, and then click OK.
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  4. In the Disk Cleanup for (C:) dialog box, select the appropriate files to delete, and then click OK.
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  5. In the Disk Cleanup : Drive Selection dialog box, click the More Options tab for more information.
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  6. In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, click Delete Files.
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