CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer602 Click one of the options:• My files only cleans only the folders for thecurrently logged in user.• Files from all users on this computer cleans allfolders.The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens.3 Click to select the types of files you want to delete, thenclick OK. The types of files you indicated are deleted.Checking the hard drive for errorsThe Error-checking program examines the hard drive forphysical flaws and file and folder problems. This programcorrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas onthe hard drive so Windows does not use them.If you use your computer several hours every day, youprobably want to run Error-checking once a week. If you useyour computer less frequently, once a month may be adequate.Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems.To check the hard drive for errors:1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computerwindow opens.2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for errors,click Properties, then click the Tools tab.HelpFor more information about keeping the hard drive free ofunnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type diskcleanup in the Search Help box, then press E NTER.
