Re: Deleting stuff and computer memory

Posted by TomH in PA on February 25, 2007 at 06:52:29 from (206.99.145.37):

In Reply to: Deleting stuff and computer memory posted by MMB on February 25, 2007 at 06:10:59:

As always, the answer is "it depends".

Most files don't take up space after you delete them and empty the Recycle bin. You can also get space back by running Disk Cleanup and Defragement (from Programs->Accessories->System Tools). Browsers keep a lot of old files so you don't need to download them again.

One exception is email. After you delete it, you also need to delete it from the "Deleted" folder (sort of like emptying the Recycled bin). But even then the space isn't recovered, your mail reader will hold onto the space and reuse it the next time you delete something. So it does help to empty the Delete folder frequently (and "Compact" the folders if your reader has that feature, Outlook does).

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