Use the following steps to free disk space using QuickClean Lite.
Start QuickClean Lite from the Windows Start menu.
Click Settings to select the cleaners you want to run. Check the corresponding check box for each cleaner you want to run; or clear its check box if you do not want it to run. Click OK to save your changes.
Notes:
The Registry Cleaner and Outlook Express cleaners are disabled by default.
If you
wish to use them, you may enable their check boxes.
The Properties button becomes available only when you select MRU Cleaner.
The MRU Cleaner removes Most Recently Used files shortcuts.
Click Properties to view the MRU Cleaner Properties dialog box. This dialog
box allows you to select the application whose MRU shortcuts you want
to clean. Check or clear the check box to identify the MRU associated
with programs you want to clean.
Click Next.
QuickClean Lite scans and analyzes the contents of your computer's hard drive.
A list of files QuickClean Lite identified for removal displays in the analysis pane of the subsequent window.
Note: You can right-click on a cleaner and click "Don't Clean" if you do not wish to run a particular cleaner. A confirmation prompt displays.
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Option |
Description |
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Yes |
The cleaner will be disabled for this cleaning session and all subsequent cleanings. You can enable it again by clicking Settings. |
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No |
The cleaner will be disabled only for this cleaning session. |
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Cancel |
No changes are made and the cleaner's status will remain unchanged. |
Click Next.
Select a setting. Choose:
Yes, I want to securely erase my files using McAfee Shredder to securely delete unnecessary files. Secure deletion prevents deleted files from being recreated by "undelete" programs. McAfee Shedder performs this task for you. For more information about McAfee Shredder, refer to Shredder online Help.
To use standard Windows deletion, do not check the Yes, I want to securely erase my files using McAfee Shredder option.
Click Next to remove the files from your computer's hard drive.
Click Finish.
Caution! Deleted files are not backed up. You cannot restore files that QuickClean Lite has removed from your computer.