When working with Windows to the users often need to solve a number of maintenance tasks of the operating system.For example, we have to further learn how to clean the drive C.
What is it
As is known, the available space of the hard drive can be divided into several sections - the so-called logical drives.The one on which you install the operating system, is called the "system," and it usually is assigned the letter "C".Accordingly, if the hard drive is not divided into sections, then there is only one drive C. Due to the nature of the system, this directory is gradually clogged with unnecessary files, for which the available space is reduced.So you understand how to properly clean the C drive, you can save a certain extent.Need to buy a new hard drive after such a procedure is delayed.
options on how to clean a local drive C
There are several ways to clean up the system partition.One of them involves the use of third-party programs, the other is based on the integrated wizard Windows, well, the third - an independent removal of excess.Best among them, since each has its advantages.
Third-party applications
most famous program CCleaner, exists in a free version.After installing and running you need to select the left icon "Clear".The tabs "Applications" and «Windows» should put a checkmark in unnecessary files (in the Russian version of all intuitive) and press the "Analysis".This displays the estimated amount of deleted data to be deleted after pressing "Clear".The advantage is clear - there is no need to delve into the details of how to clean the C drive, as all the program does.The disadvantage is that the incorrect settings can damage the operating system itself, which will require you to reinstall it (precedents).
Integrated Master
In Windows software implemented a mechanism to automatically remove unnecessary files.Many users know that if not for a long time to clean the basket and folders temp, then the desktop appears a message about the necessity of the procedure.This program can be started by force, without waiting until the limit is reached "aging time".To do this, open the icon "Computer", cause the properties of the system partition and below the image disk space allocation to click "Disk Cleanup."The window will only checkmark the unnecessary data and confirm changes.Obviously, how clean disc C by means of this solution, no big deal.The disadvantages are "narrowly focused" and, as a result, only a partial removal of unnecessary files.
Manual erasing
man who knows how to clean the C drive manually in theory can most effectively accomplish this task.The disadvantage is that you need to understand well enough what file what is needed and what can be removed without damage to the operating system.We mention only some folders that can be erased from the disc:
- the contents of the directory temp.It can be located on the way «Windows \ Temp», and the «Users \ valid username \ AppData \ Local \ Temp»;
- when installing the office suite from Microsoft in the root directory of the system disk to a temporary directory Office.It can be removed after installation.
