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• Problem when I drag pictures from browser in a windows folder

  When I drag and drop a photo of Firefox in a windows folder, it doesn't drop, and the download box never disappears and does not close, this does not happen with chrome.

  I reinstalled firefox and seems that the problem has disappeared. Thanks anyway!

• Free space on the C drive. How big should the Windows folder (normally) be?

  I have a HP desktop with a 90G hard drive for drive C with 74G of real ability.  Drive C is now available 1.02 G.

  I've already moved all documents on an external drive to free up space and I have more left to move.  The Windows folder has 54G with 35253 files and 3437 files.  I have Disk Defragmenter and disk cleanup which reduces the Windows folder by less than 1 G.

  What is 'normal' for Windows size, if there is such a thing?  How can I make smaller windows?   I have no idea of what files are in the windows can be deleted.  Any ideas?

  Thank you!

  This is not true.

  The %windir%\system32\spool\PRINTERS file is supposed to contain jobs waiting to be printed.  This is the print spooler.

  This suggests two things: either you have malware files in that folder (which seems unlikely), or you send print jobs to a printer to be connected to your computer, but now is not.  When you realized that a job does not print, you re - sent to the correct printer.

  In all cases, follow these steps, which will empty this folder (and make your system perform better).

  A. Clean on print jobs pending

  • Open a command prompt window (start > run > cmd > OK)
  • Type the following in the black command prompt window, and then press ENTER after each line

  net stop spooler
  del/q '% windir%\system32\spool\PRINTERS\*.* '.
  net start spooler
  output

  Once you do this, go to printers and faxes and uninstall all of the printers that you no longer need... and remember that the default printer (the one with the box) is the one which is effectively connected to the computer.

• My C:\WINDOWS folder is very large and taking up the majority of my C:\ memory...

  Hi, My C:\WINDOWS file takes about 40 GB of my hardrive! I am sure that is not nearly this big, but I have no idea what to do about it...  I tried to defrag my C:\, but I do not have enough free space to do (the defrag program claims that I need 15% of my free memory so that it works properly).  I also ran cleaning of files, but it did nothing for me.  Does anyone have a solution for my problem?  I really appreciate any input.  Thank you!

  What is your hard drive?  Most modern have generally 500 GB or more depending on the brand and the model.  If you have a lot of programs installed, which considerably increases the size of the Windows folder.  If you do not use all of them, you could uninstall some.  If you have lots of photos, music or videos, you can move a disc external hard or flash drives.  You can buy a hard external hard drives 500 GB for about $50.

  Another thing you could do would be to run Disk Cleanup.  Double-click 'My Computer' then click on the C: drive and click on properties and you'll see the button disk cleanup, you can click to run it.

  I hope this helps.  Good luck.

• It is not "painting" or "Wordpad" program in my windows folder... how I get it back?

  I can't find the Paint or Wordpad program in my windows folder.  When I pull up and open it.  IT IS EMPTY!   I have no idea what happened, but I need, in the worst way.  Help, please!    I have to reinstall my Windows XP?

  Where are you looking (Paint and WordPad are in different places)?  What is "it" that you "pull" and find empty?

  Click Start, and then click Run.  In the "Open" box, type the following command and click OK:

  mspaint.exe

  What is going on?

  Click Start, and then click Run.  In the "Open" box, type the following command and click OK:

  WordPad.exe

  What is going on?

  If does not open Wordpad, type the following in start > run instead, and then click OK

  "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"

  Now what happens?

• Windows folder is 54.6 G - help

  I help my mother with her computer and that is the problem. It has an 80 Gig drive and full sound at 95%. When I took a peek at what takes all the space I found that the size of the Windows folder is:

  54.6 G

  30 692 files

  2 010 records

  Is this normal or is there of the files or folders that I can delete to create a space on its hard drive.

  Thank you

  Mike

  Hello

  Assuming that the reported properties are correct it would indicate to me that a lot of data is stored in or under the Windows folder. It is not recommended to store data in or under the main folder of the OS. I would suggest opening the folder C:\Windows and looking at each folder under C:\Windows and discover where these data are stored using the method used for the Windows folder itself. This should show you where all these data if the name of the folder itself does not index.

  The number of files over 1 MB is not also important where they are and what they wear. All the Windows folder is probably as unique as their DNA, so I can't guide you through this forum as to what files must be placed that they contain and what files should not realistically.

  I don't stress enough that delete the files from the Windows folder or subfolders is frought with the possibility of a disastrous result if bad things are made deliberately or inadvertently.

  If you are satisfied that the data is legitimate, you will not be able to recover the place anyway so the safest course would be to leave it alone.

  Perhaps the best course of action is to take the PC to a repair shop and ask them to install a clean Windows environment for you on a new hard drive bigger. Then for them to back the original hard drive and turn what was the drive C (for example) the F drive while ensuring that starts Windows from the F drive, to the extent possible, blocks. All the files on drive F: then become data to the new operating system on drive C. You can then search the F drive for real data and copy it to the My Documents on drive C, knowing that, thanks to this approach spoil things, is much less likely.

  Tricky

• Deleting files in the Windows folder.

  I have $NtuninstalKB... files $ in my Windows folder. I could delete them without affecting Windows?

  P S long

  You can remove them without making the overall Windows operatin, the question is why do you want to do this?

  I can only guess one of two things...

  (1) you're obsessed with cleaning the Windows folder (and all the others.)  A compulsion.

  (2) you are trying to free up as much space as possible for some reason any.

  Whatever it is...

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used.  Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

• Running out of disk space HARD - Question on the Windows folder size

  Hello! I am troubleshooting my HARD drive space. I have a 'C' HDD 16 GB with nearly 0 MB space left (fluctuates probably due to created restore points).

  In any case, I discovered that my Windows folder contains about 7.7 GB of files. (I have Win XP Home Ed, 2002, SP3 installed - with MANY updates that have been installed over the years) 7.7 GB seems a lot.  Random check on the web (not sure how reliable replica is) I see less than 2 GB is what should be there.

  I don't think that there are many 'other' stuff in there, certainly nothing that I placed there. is there a way to check / clean this folder?

  Please do not suggest to re - install Windows as the solution, since at that time, I will buy another computer first.  then put in shape this one. It is clocked at 2.66 GHz Intel Pentium, so not ready to junk food she still.

  Thanks for your suggestions. Best regards, Frank V

  Frank

  Your list of the most fragmented files that partially reveals the magnitude of your problem. Note that the list does not display very large files that have less than 797 fragments. There are also many small and medium-sizes of the files fragmented with less than 797 fragments. A notable omission in your list, this is the System Volume Information folder. I can't believe that it is not fragmented, she must be on this part of the list is not displayed.

  To defragment by using with Windows XP Disk Defragmenter, you need a bit less 15%. Defraggler is my favorite Defragmenter, but I doubt that it will succeed on your C partition. With Defraggler you can defragment single files, except some files, including those related to safety programs. You must try to reach 20% of free disk space.

  Your swap file is severely fragmented and illustrated perfectly why the possibility of using the "let Windows manage" is not the best solution if you want the better system performance. Minimum setting fixed maximum = pagefile avoids what you see on your system. Unfortunately with a populated partition, it is very difficult if not impossible to resolve completely without having to reinstall the operating system. However, trying to mitigate the impact of what you see, it's something to watch much later in the restoration, the functioning of your computer.

  My previous to Outlook Express references were specifically directed against this program. Outlook is a totally different program and solutions for Outlook Express do not apply to Outlook.

  You cannot compact Outlook pst files and archives, except those who created versions of Outlook prior to Outlook 2003. You can empty deleted item folder and you must first check that it is empty. I would then back up your Outlook Archives on an external drive or flash before attempting to move the locations of archive. Once you have moved the archive folders successfully I would then move messages from your current folders to the archive folders. If you archive the current materials first of all you have more to lose if the process of change the default location of the folder goes awry. Then, you can archive your current messages and change the default location of the current file. You can move messages current return from archives as a last step if you feel the need to do so.

  I copied a few instructions from an external source on how to change the default locations. I hope you find these useful.

  To change the location of database of Microsoft Outlook, the OUTLOOK file. PST is to be moved. In Windows XP, you can find this file in the folder C:\Documents and Settings\loginname\Local Settings\Application application\Microsoft\Outlook\ and in Windows Vista, you can find it in the C:\Users\loginname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\ folder. After Outlook is closed, the OUTLOOK folder. PST can be moved easily using Windows Explorer by cutting (CTRL-X) and paste (CTRL-V) in the personal folder on the partition data (for example D:\loginname\Outlook). Now, the file is deleted from the original location, Outlook will present an error message because the database can not found. Accept the error message, navigate to the new location of the OUTLOOK. PST file and restart Outlook.

  ATTENTION: If automatic archiving is enabled, the ARCHIVE file. PST must be moved as well! This file can be moved to the same location as OUTLOOK. PST, following the same procedure.

  Source:

  http://www.optimizingpc.com/miscellaneous/changing_storage_location_personal_folders.html

  Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell

• The C:\Windows folder purge

  I have a bunch of folders in my C:\Windows folder that is ($NtUninstallKB975467$).  These files can be deleted?

  Thanks for all your responses. Don

• Why windows folder shows size much larger than the actual content

  When I check my Windows folder properties, it shows the size of the folder as 16 GB. But when I open that folder and select all the files (including the hiden files) and then check the properties it shows the total size is 6 GB. Why is there a difference of 10 GB when I check the size of the same folder from these two different places.

  Ashish519,
  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers community forum.

  When you examine the properties of a file, it shows the size of everything in this file, including other folders and files in these folders and folders within folders and files in these folders. etc.  When you open a folder and use "Select all" then select properties and it, it goes only to show the size of all the files in this folder, no subfolders or files in subfolders.

  I hope that answers your question.
  Thank you

  Gloria
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Restore the original Windows folder

  Today, I accidentally merged my contacts folder with the folder of windows. I tried to move the folder 'contacts' my documents to a new location which ends up being the windows folder. now, when I go to local disk (c) it does not show a windows folder - rather just a contacts folder with all the files of windows inside (cursors, fonts, configuration, etc...)

  How can I fix so that the contacts folder does not contain all the files of windows, and more importantly-how can restore it to the original setting so the windows folder appears on my C: drive?

  Thanks for your help!

  Today, I accidentally merged my contacts folder with the folder of windows. I tried to move the folder 'contacts' my documents to a new location which ends up being the windows folder. now, when I go to local disk (c) it does not show a windows folder - rather just a contacts folder with all the files of windows inside (cursors, fonts, configuration, etc...)

  How can I fix so that the contacts folder does not contain all the files of windows, and more importantly-how can restore it to the original setting so the windows folder appears on my C: drive?

  Thanks for your help!

  Hey wolfchop

  you could try a system restore before the time that what happened

  read the information on the link below

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• All my picture on my video file previews blankets have opted for coverage of the generic windows folder with balloons hot air on them

  original title: video files icons?

  All my picture on my video file previews blankets have opted for coverage of the generic windows folder with balloons hot air on them. I have to open it with media player to know what is the file? How to bring back my preview? I tried to convert the format of files and checked my file associations that they seem to be fine.

  Try a system restore to a Date before the problem began:

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• No file in the old Vista. Windows folder on reintall

  Due to a bug of Rootkit that prevents the Startup Repair on my HP p/c with Vista pre-loaded Visa family premium, I bought a new Vista Home Premium disk and installed. Everything went well and he created an old. Windows folder, but there is nothing in it. Where are My Documents gone, and I can get back them

  If there is nothing in the Windows.old folder, we cannot really do anything.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/933209?p=1

  "How to recover files from an earlier version of Windows in Windows Vista"

  Above is how it is supposed to work.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistarepair/threads

  Try the Forum above: "Restore previous settings, repair facilities, retrieve data."

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• WINDOWS folder... Very large size...

  Is it possible I can do smaller WINDOWS folder? its size is 16.8 GB... Very BIG huh? Can I compress it in .rar format? Any advice?

  
  

  Thanks in advance!

  ZrPreZario

  Did you do the normal maintenance - remove temporary files, etc.. ? I use CCleaner for that, but with a caveat - use only the cleaning of the program part. do not mess with the registry tools. Otherwise your sounds about normal Windows folder. See also:

  What is the WINSXS Win2008 and Vista directory and why is it so important?
  http://blogs.technet.com/ASKCORE/archive/2008/09/17/what-is-the-WinSxS-directory-in-Windows-2008-and-Windows-Vista-and-why-is-it-so-large.aspx

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• 384 GB of space occupied by the Windows folder

  I have Windows 7OS. Windows folder in the c drive takes 384 GB. How to reduce its size?

  Thanks for your replies.

  As Gerry said, disc cleanup has not shown these temporary files.

  I followed the steps in the below link and deleted these files

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-files/cabxxxx-files-found-in-windowstemp-folder/2e86137e-7e6b-4cb7-9a3c-4ee73f665742?auth=1

  It works very well