213Managing hard drive spacewww.gateway.com4 Make sure that the check box beside each file type you want to delete isselected. For more information about file types you can delete, read thedescriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box.5 Click OK, then click Yes.Checking the hard drive for errorsThe Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and fileand folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marksflawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them.If you use your computer several hours every day, you probably want to runError-checking once a week. If you use your computer less frequently, once amonth may be adequate. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard driveproblems.To check the hard drive for errors:1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computerwindow opens.- OR -In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computerwindow opens.2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to check for errors, for exampleLocal Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens.Help andSupportFor more information about keeping the hard drive spacefree of unnecessary files in Windows XP, click Start, thenclick Help and Support.Type the keyword disk cleanup in the HelpSpot Searchbox , then click the arrow.
