Data Recovery questions and answers: How to execute Disk cleanup?

Disk cleanup helps to free up space on your hard disk. It performs the following actions:

1. Removes temporary Internet files.

2. Empties the Recycle Bin.

3. Removes windows temporary files.

4. Removes optional windows components.

5. Removes windows installed program that are no longer needed.

How to perform Disk Cleanup in Windows XP:

1. Click Start > All Programs.

2. Go to Accessories.

3. Select System Tools.

4. Click Disk Cleanup.

5. Select the drive to clean up and click OK.

Disk clean up can also be performed using the following method.

1. Click Start > Run.

2. Click Run.

3. Type in cleanmgr.

4. Click OK.

Select the drive to clean up and click OK.