Delete Prefetch Files in Windows XP


Windows XP has a feature called Prefetch. This keeps a shortcut to recently used programs. However, it can fill up with old and obsolete programs. This guide will show you how to delete said prefetch files.

Click “start”, “Run” and type in prefetch. If you did everything correct you will see this screen…

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Click “OK” and you will now see this screen…
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See all those files? They all can be deleted.