Cleaning a bit in the Windows folder?

[Cassel]

Since i have to use my old laptop to run live meetings (due to issues with installing the AnyMeeting app on my desktop), i need some disk space on my laptop which has a pretty small disk of 60Gb.

I found out that the Windows folder, itself, uses 20GB. I was wondering if there are some files, content or other temporary files that could be removed in order to help with the disk space.

Any suggestion?

I am using Windows 7 Ultimate on a 32 bits machine.

[Train]

TFC (Temp File Cleaner) will clear out all temp folders for all user accounts (temp, IE temp, java, FF, Opera, Chrome, Safari), including Administrator, All Users, LocalService, NetworkService, and any other accounts in the user folder. It also cleans out the %systemroot%\temp folder and checks for .tmp files in the %systemdrive% root folder, %systemroot%, and the system32 folder (both 32bit and 64bit on 64bit OSs). It shows the amount removed for each location found (in bytes) and the total removed (in MB). Before running it will stop Explorer and all other running apps. When finished, if a reboot is required the user must reboot to finish clearing any in-use temp files.

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files...r-by-oldtimer/

My go to tool for clients computers. 7.6 GB is the most t has cleaned so far off of one computer.

[dneilson]

Another thing you might consider is to Image your existing drive, Install a larger drive and do a Restore.

[Cassel]

dneilson, i am not sure my old laptop can get such an upgrade, but thanks for the suggestion.

Train, thanks for the suggestion. Even just a few GB will be helpful on a small hard drive like mine!

[Train]

Post the make and model of the laptop.

[Cassel]

I got almost 4GB back! That is great!

Train, my laptop is a Dell Precision. Is it worth an upgrade?

[Train]

That would depend on the model.

[Cassel]

Precision M 90

[jdc2000]

The specs indicate it probably shipped with 2 GB of RAM. It can take 4 GB max, and that is what it should have if you decide to upgrade. THe 100-120 GB SATA hard drive should be replaced with a 500 GB model at a minimum.

Specs:

http://www.dell.com/downloads/global...en_updated.pdf

[Cassel]

Hum... interesting. My HD is only 60GB! I would be happy even to have a 120GB! (and yes, it has 2GB RAM)
Thanks
I`ll check how much it would cost because i am not sure it is something i can do (could i?)

[jdc2000]

2 GB of memory is $31 from Crucial, possibly less from NewEgg.

512 GB SSD is $283 from Crucial.

250 GB 7200 rpm WD Black HD is $90.
http://www.newegg.com/All-Laptop-Har...0?Order=RATING


The memory should be easy to add. The hard drive should not be too difficult to clone and change either.

[Cassel]

Thanks. I'll see if i feel brave enough to do the work myself
Thanks for the links!

[dneilson]

You can do it----here ya go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpWXQ2np_xk

[Cassel]

Thanks. I see that changing the HD is really simple, but i have no clue how to clone the one i have now.
Maybe another good youtube video up your sleeve?

[Train]

Cloning - If you are cloning a hard drive, WD provides a separate Windows utility for cloning hard drives that supports WD Advanced Format Hard Drives. Acronis True Image WD Edition creates drive images with aligned partitions. Many cloning software tools have not been updated to support Advanced Format hard drives, so using True Image WD Edition for cloning or creating drive images is advised.
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=805

See the hdd maker furnishes the tool.