As you've probably read the prefetch folder just helps some applications start faster. You can delete the contents if you want, but it will fill back up again. I've tried but have not noticed any system improvements.
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In another thread, Marianna learned me to clean my prefetch folder, which I did. I decided to google prefetch a little and found this:
"My suggestion is: open C(system drive):/windows/prefetch, delete all files (or at least those more than 3 weeks old), reboot. I recommended that you do this every month.
Editor Note: Deleting prefetch files too often (Every reboot) can decrease system performance!"
I thought I'd post this and let whoever shoot at it.
Don't look for anything about prefetch in MS's wonderful H*ll and Suppository program. I think MS didn't want to confuse people by giving them information they should have.
I still wonder in some amazement how the techs and gurus learn about such things.
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