Finding hidden files

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When I start up my computer it tells me I have 774 hidden files taking up
alot of space. My question is how do I find these files and get rid of them

 

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In article <F3D3A319-655B-437A-A219-07598338B01D@microsoft.com>, "I
Miller" <I Miller@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>When I start up my computer it tells me I have 774 hidden files taking up
>alot of space. My question is how do I find these files and get rid of them

To enable seeing hidden files, go to My Computer | Tools | Folder
Options | View, and select "Show hidden files and folders".
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[Guest]

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What tells you that you have 774 hidden files?

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:F3D3A319-655B-437A-A219-07598338B01D@microsoft.com,
I Miller <I Miller@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> When I start up my computer it tells me I have 774 hidden files taking up
> alot of space. My question is how do I find these files and get rid of
> them

 

[Rock]

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I Miller wrote:

> When I start up my computer it tells me I have 774 hidden files taking up
> alot of space. My question is how do I find these files and get rid of them

Why do you assume these hidden files are bad and you need to get rid of
them? On a standard install of XP all the OS files are hidden.

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User