Have I done something catastrophic after deleting permanently files using disk cleanup in Windows 8?

* Original title: disk cleanup, Windows 8

With "Disk Cleanup" on my old XP you first identified what was not necessary, then clicked on OK and then click YES if you want to "perform these actions."

We recently bought a new computer with Windows 8.

Disk Cleanup is anything but after 'OK', you will be asked if you want to "permanently delete these files. Without thinking, it's that I did.

Now I'm in a panic. I remember only one of these files... ». Windows Defender' but there is others.   I did something catastrophic?

I'm 77. It's my wife's PC. I will reach 80?

'

Hello

Please do not panic. There are slight changes in Windows 8 compared to Windows XP.

Disk Cleanup to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can help your PC run faster. It can remove temporary files and system files, empty the trash and remove a variety of other items that you might need is no longer.

For more information, see the link.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup#delete-files-using-disk-cleanup=Windows-8

Hope this information helps. If you have any other questions, please let us know.

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