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How to delete files in Windows XP : How to permanently delete in Windows XP
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There are several ways to delete files in Windows XP:
You can delete files in Vista using Windows Explorer
1. Open Windows Explorer - select 'Start' -> Programs -> Accessories.
2. Navigate to the file you would like to delete.
3. Click on the file you want to delete.
4. Press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard.
5. Click 'Yes' to confirm moving the file to the Recycle Bin.
Delete files in Windows XP using 'My Computer'
1. Open 'My Computer'
If you have 'Classic Start Menu', double-click on 'My Computer' desktop icon
If you have 'Start Menu', double-click on 'My Computer' desktop icon or select 'Start' -> 'My Computer'.
2. Navigate to the file you would like to delete.
3. Click on the file you want to delete.
4. Press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard.
5. Click 'Yes' to confirm moving the file to the Recycle Bin.
How to delete files in Windows XP using the Command Prompt
1. Start the Command Prompt - select 'Start' -> 'Run', then type cmd and press 'Enter'.
2. Enter del [drive:][path]filename.
If there are spaces in file's name, put the file's name in "".
3. Press 'Enter'
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Some common deletes files in Windows XP problems
Can't delete files in Windows XP? Read the following simple tips that help you delete files in Windows XP:
- Make sure you have privileges to delete files
- If the file was opened in the application and then closed, but the application is still running, exit the application.
- Reboot your PC, navigate to the file and try to delete it.
- There are some system files e.g. index files that are locked and can't be deleted as they are used by Windows all the time. Using Clear All History you can easily delete index files at Windows startup
How to delete Temporary Files in Windows XP
Windows Temporary files are files used to store data currently being worked on, or information to be swapped with the operating system or other programs. These may be temporary files created by Windows that remain on the hard drive due to an irregular exit from Windows session
Usually Windows Temporary files are closed and deleted by Windows when you quit a Windows session. However, if you quit Windows in an irregular way (e.g. restart your computer or turn it off during an active Windows session) Windows Temporary files are not closed or deleted.
If you use Windows XP, you should follow the below instructions to delete Temporary files:
1. Open 'Start' menu, select 'Search' -> 'For Files or folders'
2. Select 'All files and folders'.
3. In 'All or part of file name' field type *.tmp to search for any files ending with tmp.
4. Click Find Now
5. Delete all temporary files that are found
To delete all Temporary files, it would be better to visit all directories there Windows Temporary Files are stored and empty these Temporary Files directories manually.
You may receive error message while temporary files are being deleted. It happens as some Temporary files are currently being used by program(s).
Make sure that all programs are closed before deleting Temporary Files. If you still receive error message, restart your PC.
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How to delete files in Windows XP
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