Disc Cleanup

[Ron]

When I run Disc Cleanup, it takes a long time compressing and computing how
much was saved. I have used it on other computers and it goes immediately to
the folders with files to be deleted. How do I eliminate the compress files
function?

 

[steam3801]

When I run Disc Cleanup, it takes a long time compressing and computing how
much was saved. I have used it on other computers and it goes immediately to
the folders with files to be deleted. How do I eliminate the compress files
function?

The length of time disk cleanup varies from computer to computer, and
especially depending on how long it is since it was last run.

Don't try and change your settings, trying to make it avoid what's
it's designed to do.

If the length of time concerns you, plan to set it running when you're
going to be away from the computer for an hour or so.

Note if it takes long to find the "clenaups" required, it's going to
take a long time to perform the cleanup.

Think about running it overnight using Scheduled Tasks - good info on
how to set it up in Help & Support for Windows

 

[Guest]

I am assuming you are runnung XP. Essentially it is a two step process.
Once executed it first calculate space that can recovered, once do a screen
appears with several items that you can either select or or unselect. It
this scenario you described, all that needs to be done is to scroll down with
and make sure that "compress files" is unchecked. The machine will perform
only items that are selected. Now if problems still occur and it still takes
a long time there may be other issues, but you are correct, when the machine
performs the compression it does take time.

 

[Unk]

When I run Disc Cleanup, it takes a long time compressing and computing how
much was saved. I have used it on other computers and it goes immediately to
the folders with files to be deleted. How do I eliminate the compress files
function?

See line 48 (Right): Disk Cleanup-Compress Old Files Freezes-Undo
Right click them both & save to a folder. The "Undo" is in case you change your mind.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Wesley Vogel]

The Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823302

Delete the Compress old files registry key.

Disk Cleanup Tool Stops Responding While Compressing Old Files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248

For an automated fix, look here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read instructions at the top
Scroll down to:
# 48 Right hand side
Disk Cleanup-Compress Old Files Freezes

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312

Explains the available options for Disk Cleanup...
How to Automate the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315246

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[deebs]

Is it wise to delete any folders or .dat files that may be resident in
the Temp folder?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Which TEMP folder?

%windir%\Temp
or
C:\WINDOWS\Temp

%userprofile%\Local Settings\Temp
or
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Local Settings\Temp

%userprofile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
or
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files

Yes, you can delete files in TEMP folders. If you are unsure, reboot and
check the folder(s) again. XP will not let you delete a file that is in
use. Also if you just installed software you should reboot. Then check the
folder(s) again. Some programs require these files after a reboot. It is
good practice to always reboot after installing any software.

This will open...
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Local Settings\Temp
Start | Run | Type: %tmp% | Click OK |
Click in the right hand pane | Ctrl + A to select All |
This will send the files to the Recycle Bin...
Right click and select Delete or hit your Delete key

This will bypass the Recycle Bin...
Shift + Delete keys

If a file ends with .TMP they are OK to delete.

TMP means temporary.

You can't hurt anything deleting tmp files, unless you just installed some
new program.

Most well mannered programs will delete tmp files when you reboot.

Yes, you can delete files in TEMP folders.

If you are unsure, reboot and check the folder(s) again.

XP will not let you delete a file that is in use. And will let you know
about it with a popup message.

If you try to select and delete all the tmp files in a folder and if any of
them are in use, you'll get an error message. Try to delete a few at a time
to avoid the error message. But, try to delete them all first.

If you're using ZoneAlarm, ZA has at least one tmp file that is almost
always in use.

Also if you just installed software you should reboot. Then check the
folder(s) again. Some programs require these files after a reboot. It is
good practice to always reboot after installing any software.

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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Ron]

Thanks for all the help. The Tweak really saves time.

 

[Plato]

When I run Disc Cleanup, it takes a long time compressing and computing how
much was saved. I have used it on other computers and it goes immediately to
the folders with files to be deleted. How do I eliminate the compress files
function?

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#2