Prefetch files deleted and my primary transmission reduced 4 GB memory

Original title: prefetch files

just delete the prefetch files and my primary transmission reduced 4 GB memory. Why?

1. There is no advantage to deleting files in C:\Windows\Prefetch.  This will result in a temporary increase in startup and loading time of your computer program, but the files will be rebuilt.

2. it is difficult to say what might have caused a reduction in the available disk space.  My guess is that you have some third-party backup utility running.  To study, download and run TreeSize Free.  Be sure to run 'as administrator' in order to get an accurate view of what takes up space on your hard drive.  http://www.Jam-software.com/treesize_free/

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