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(191853) - When you run the Disk Cleanup utility included in Plus! 98, and you choose to delete Temporary Internet Files or Downloaded Program Files, some of these files may not be deleted. The Disk Cleanup utility deletes only those files that it determines...

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Article ID: 191853 - Last Review: January 23, 2007 - Revision: 1.2

Plus! 98: Disk Cleanup Utility Does Not Delete All Files

This article was previously published under Q191853

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Disk Cleanup utility included in Plus! 98, and you choose to delete Temporary Internet Files or Downloaded Program Files, some of these files may not be deleted.

CAUSE

The Disk Cleanup utility deletes only those files that it determines are safe to be deleted. Disk Cleanup does not delete ActiveX controls, Java applets, or cookies.

RESOLUTION

To delete files left on your hard disk by Disk Cleanup, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Plus! 98, and then click Disk Cleanup.
  2. Click the hard disk containing the files you want to delete, and then click OK.
  3. In the Files To Delete box, click the folder containing the files you want to delete, and then click View Files.
  4. Right-click the file you want to delete, and then click Delete.

    If you want to delete multiple files, press and hold down the CTRL key, click each file you want to delete, right-click one of the files you selected, and then click Delete.
  5. If you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
  6. Close the folder window.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 for each folder containing files you want to delete.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Plus! 98 Standard Edition
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