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With 20 years experience I can answer almost any question about Intel computers ror build, restore, backup, configure, OS problems, Hardware issures. Setup of hardware components, repair, remove and replace. Trouble shooting hardware/driver issues. Qwner of DIY Computer Repair and autor of the DIY Computer Repair E-Book

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AAS Electronics Engineering Technology, MCSE, A , HP/IBM/Compaq hardware repair ceritfications
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PC hardware--CPU & Motherboard & RAM - Sluggish computer

Expert: Rider - 1/21/2008

Question
Hello there!
I've been told that if I delete the things in C:\Windows\Prefetch it will speed up my computer somewhat. Is this safe?
Thanks for your help. Jane

Answer
No, deleting files from the system foler is not a good idea, instead if your computer is slow you should 'Optimize' your system.

That inclusdes but not limited to:
Virus scan and clean
Defragment your hard drive(s)
Remove un-nessesary files from the start up folder
Change the back ground to a less graphic intense picture or plain back ground

and there are more things you can do.

I have written some 'Optimization' articles for my web site:
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/performance-optimization.html

My e-book:
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/ebsp-2.html

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