Get to know Windows System Tools Part 1 (Disk Cleanup)

Over the pass year Microsoft has been providing their users with their own Windows System Tools, but not many of us actually use the System tools such as Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, System Restore. In this article we will be looking on the Disk Cleanup tool. I'll be covering from what it is and how to use it.

1. Disk Cleanup.
   
   • What is Disk Cleanup?
     
     • The Windows Disk Cleanup is a great tool which help the users in cleaning up their hard disk. Every time the users run this tool it will scan through their hard disk and find any files and and folders which are safe to to be remove. Users will then be able to choose from the list of items show by the tools.
     • Below are what users are able to choose from:*
       
       • Downloaded Program Files - are ActiveX controls and Java applets downloaded automatically from the Internet when you view certain pages. They are temporarily stored in the Downloaded Program Files folder on your disk.
         
       • Temporary Internet Files - contains webpages stored on your hard disk.
         
       • Offline Webpages - webpages that are stored on your computer so you can view them without being connected to the Internet.
         
       • Hibernation File Cleaner - contains information about the state of your computer as it enters hibernation. This will disable hibernation.
         
       • Recycle Bin - contains files you have deleted from your computer.
         
       • Setup Log Files - Files created by Windows.
       • Temporary files - Stores temporary information by various Programs ran.
         
       • System archived Windows Error Report - Files used for error reporting and solution checking.
         
   • How to use Disk Cleanup?
     
     • Using the Disk Cleanup tool is fairly simple, below are the instructions on how to, for both Vista and XP operating System:
       
       • Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Cleanup.

Hope you will find this article useful and informative for your PC performance.

Ever miss your good day of surfing and working on your computer smoothly without trouble? In the next article I'll be writing on System Restore. A great tools for all the users to restore their PC to their happy days.
*Description are taken straight from Windows Operating System.