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Solve : 'Left over' files from EASEUS? |
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Answer» Before I started using a 'new' (second hand, inherited) computer, I decided to make a COPY of the hard disk. I used EASEUS disk copy v2.3.1 on this PC to burn the program to a CD, using the built-in (comes with the exe file) making a bootable CD. Then I booted from that CD and made a sector level copy of the HD, which seemed to work ok. When you elected to uninstall Easeus from your computer how did you do it? Your answer could have a large bearing on what the answer to your posted question will be.(beyond the desktop icons) truenorth I never installed EASEUS (went through an obvious install process), it does not ask you to install it. So I never uninstalled it. I've still got the CD (see below). I downloaded a .zip file, this unzipped to an .exe file to my USB flash/pen drive. I ran the .exe file from the USB pen drive to create the boot disk (CD), a bootable CD also containing the EASEUS siskcopy program. I turned my PC off and booted up from the CD having switched the boot order to CD first (there was an option in the .exe to reboot straight from that from that program, which would probably have made that step unnecessary, but I wasn't ready). After rebooting from the CD] (power up in my case) then you're straight into EASEUS diskcopy, and selecting source, destination, copy method (eg sector by sector). I then copied for 6 hrs without any errors SURPRISINGLY, when I finished (I don't remember the details, but) I think the options were to boot from HD, copy more, or power down. I chose the latest, removed the CD, powered up, reset the boot order, and carried on as normal. The next day I noticed the link to EASEUS (website to upgrade) as shortcut on my desktop (I don't know exactly when [at what stage in the process] this link on my desktop appeared), then I searched for 'EASEUS' and found those three, and wondered what else it had left behind to clog up my new(ish) system. You will notice that two of the files I found are in a directory named Temp, but when does Windows clear the Temp directories ? It isn't when you delete eveything from Internet Options > Delete. At no time during the whole process was I connected to the internet except downloadig the zip file. That method of running it makes it OS independent apparently. Dumb_Question 2.August.2012 HP Pavilion dm4 1050ea - Windows 7Windows does not clear the temp folder, you do. Some files will disappear on a reboot, most will not. Quote from: Allan on August 02, 2012, 03:26:54 PM Windows does not clear the temp folder, you do. Some files will disappear on a reboot, most will not. Thanks Allan. That's news to me. So it's safe to delete from the system created Temp files ? On my other PC (XP PRESARIO S5160UK) I've got loads of them. Dumb_Question 2.August.2012 HP Pavilion dm4 1050ea - Windows 7Yes, you can delete any and all files in the temp folders. The only caveat is that if you've installed new software you should first reboot (some installers place files in the temp folder and complete installation on the next boot). |
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