CONTENT.IE5 FOLDER IN DISK CLEANUP

[gubby12]

I have Windows XP SP2 IE7. Every time I run Disk Cleanup, the Content.IE5
folder is presented for deletion. The folder is 3.26MB, Hidden, and was
created the first day I started up my pc. I have deleted this folder in Disk
Cleanup several times but next time it's there again. Have noticed my pc
running slower, and wonder if this folder is responsible?

 

[Leonard Grey]

Content.IE5 is Temporary Internet Files, which has been part of Windows
for years.

 

[Pauli Taglia]

I have Windows XP SP2 IE7. Every time I run Disk Cleanup, the Content.IE5
folder is presented for deletion. The folder is 3.26MB, Hidden, and was
created the first day I started up my pc. I have deleted this folder in Disk
Cleanup several times but next time it's there again. Have noticed my pc
running slower, and wonder if this folder is responsible?

You haven't deleted the folder... you've deleted the CONTENTS of the
folder and that wouldn't slow down your computer.

My guess is you've screwed something up... and that you're clueless as
to what it might be, since you are clueless about disk cleanup.

 

[Gerry]

Pauli

"and that wouldn't slow down your computer". Not true! It contributes
otherwise no one would ever bother undertake housekeeping. However, on
it's own in isolation, it may not have a significant impact.

Comments like "and that you're clueless" hardly make a positive
contribution to solving the problem!

 

[Gerry]

gubby

Running Disk CleanUp is just part of a routine housekeeping routine,
which is necessary to keep your computer performing to it true
potential. If you regularly surf the internet the folder will steadily
accumulate files to replace the files in the folder you removed when you
ran Disk CleanUp.

The hosekeeping routine I use is Select Start, All Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to Empty your Recycle Bin and
Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also select Start, All Programs,
accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp, More Options, System Restore
and remove all but the latest System Restore point. Run Disk
Defragmenter.

If you use Outlook Express before running Disk CleanUp in Outlook
Express place the cursor on Local Folders and select File, Work Offline
followed by File, Folder, Compact All. Do not attempt to interupt or
stop the process until it has completed. When it has completed close and
reopen Outlook Express and see if all is well.

An alternative to Disk CleanUp is cCleaner (freeware) which does a more
thorough job than Disk CleanUp. Disk CleanUp has to be run for each user
profile, whereas cCleaner only needs to be run once.
http://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp
http://www.ccleaner.com/

With any cleaner you need to proceed with caution. To be safe you
should create a restore point before using cCleaner. cCleaner also
offers backup before removal.

When using cCleaner think twice before checking Autocomplete Form
History under Internet Explorer. You do get a warning but this one has
irritating consequences. You may need to restore your system's
recollection of passwords after use so keep a record off computer so
that they can easily be re-entered.

Leave the Scan for Issues option alone.

A Temporary Internet folders containing 3.26 mb of files is not really
excessive. You can reduce it's size in one of two ways. In Internet
Explorer select Tools, Internet Options, General tab, Browser history,
Settings and reduce the History retention period. Mine is set to 4 days.
More drastic in Tools, Internet Options, Advanced if you scroll down
under Security you can check the box before Empty Temporary Internet
Files Folder when browser is closed. If you elect for this option you
need to make greater use of the create Favourites option.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Leonard Grey]

In addition: The size of TIF does not affect on the performance of a
computer. We do not clear TIF in order to increase performance. In
general, the Disk Cleanup Wizard does not make a computer run faster,
because processing takes place in the CPU, not on disk.

We clear TIF for two reasons: 1- to free disk space, and 2- to solve
specific problems which can be solved by clearing TIF, e.g., when you
are not able to view the current version of a web page.

 

[Gerry]

Leonard

"We do not clear TIF in order to increase performance." An argumentative
point. Reducing the number of files enables certain types of application
to complete tasks more quickly. Obvious examples are anti-virus and
anti-spyware where removal does reduce significantly the time taken to
scan the whole disk.

Given that the MFT table records the location of every file on the disk
then removal of redundant files will reduce the size of that file with a
consequence, perhaps not easily observeable, that will aid better system
performance.

Running Disk CleanUp is also recommended before running chkdsk.

I am sure there are others as well as the examples I have given. Removal
does lead to better system performance.

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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Leonard Grey]

Gerry:

How often does your anti-malware scanner scan the entire disk? My
anti-malware software starts with Windows and runs in the background at
all times, so I only do an in-depth disk scan once a week. And even
then, the scan occurs while I'm away at work. So if the scan takes an
extra minute, who cares.

Likewise, my daily backups occur while I'm at work. I also do manual
backups, like before I do major work on my computer, and if the backup
takes an extra minute - big deal - I have that much extra time to enjoy
my tea (Earl Grey.)

If you are able to measure a performance improvement attributable to a
smaller MFT - congratulations - compare the time saved against the time
occupied by the Disk Cleanup Wizard.

What is your preferred tea? Perhaps we'll agree on that. ;-)

 

[Gerry]

Leonard

I have recently changed from drinking tea in preference to coffee. I
discovered it reduced the need to take comfort breaks. However, my taste
for tea is not a sophisticated one.

I work from home and much of my work centres around my computer so I
housekeep at regular intervals. Housekeeping does make a noticeable
difference on my computer, although the improvement does not last
overlong. Recently a work colleague at the company's offices twice got a
nasty malware infestation. The computer in question is a little dated so
the CPU processor is slow. Running Spybot S & D took a long time when I
wanted to go home. Had I run Disk CleanUp the time saving would have
been a lot more than one minute. I ran Spybot S & D several times
because certain malware kept reappearing. I wish I had thought to run
Disk CleanUp before running the anti-virus software and Spybot. You
should not assume that all computers have as good a specification as
your own. Some people run chkdsk for 24 hours before the scan completes.

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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Pauli Taglia]

Pauli

"and that wouldn't slow down your computer". Not true! It contributes
otherwise no one would ever bother undertake housekeeping. However, on
it's own in isolation, it may not have a significant impact.

Comments like "and that you're clueless" hardly make a positive
contribution to solving the problem!

Did you want a copy of my defrag report? How about my event log...
need anything from there?

Just checking... I see that in many of your post and feel left out.

 

[Gerry]

Pauli

I only offer help to those that seek help. However, I would offer not
offer help to one so rude as you. Those that live by the sword die by
the sword.

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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Leonard Grey]

"You should not assume that all computers have as good a specification
as your own."

My computer is almost 7 years old. During that time I've added memory
(the most it takes is 1 GB of RAM), replaced the original hard disk
(after it failed), added a second hard disk, and replaced the CD drive
with a DVD drive. Otherwise, it's the way I got it 7 years ago.

 

[Gerry]

Leonard

And the CPU is? This is of course often a bottleneck on a 7 year old
computer but not always so.


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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