prefetch

[Grampy Pete]

Is it advisable to empty the files in C:\Windows\prefetch?

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

No, it is not advised ! Windows uses that to help in the process of
starting programs.

 

[db.·.. >]

sure, they can be
deleted.

windows will recreate
each prefetch when you
launch a program.

 

[JS]

Yes you can delete them but after they are deleted it will take
about 4 or 5 reboots for the PC to be fully up to speed,
you may notice that the first few reboots will be slower than usual.

After each reboot run and exit the applications you normally
use and then reboot again and repeat the process of running
common applications.

Information on the Prefetch files and how they are used.
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Gaining-Speed-Empty-Prefetch-XP.html

JS

 

[Twayne]

sure, they can be

deleted.

windows will recreate
each prefetch when you
launch a program.

At the expense of some speed, until the prefetch is rebuilt again.
There is no need to delet it; it's self regulating.

 

[jimbo571]

Yes you can delete them but after they are deleted it will take
about 4 or 5 reboots for the PC to be fully up to speed,
you may notice that the first few reboots will be slower than usual.

After each reboot run and exit the applications you normally
use and then reboot again and repeat the process of running
common applications.

Information on the Prefetch files and how they are used.
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Gaining-Speed-Empty-Prefetch-XP.html

JS

I've got into the habit of using AgentRansack , which will show
Prefetch entries as well .( If I wish to uninstall a program ) .

 

[db.·.. >]

wrong.

it is not self regulating.