Your Downloads folder should be pruned regularly to keep only those program, driver and other downloads you want to keep or else transfer them to Pictures, Music, Videos folders for safer and more self-explanatory keeping. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes.
I'll keep working with you until this is resolved. A subscription to make the most of your time. Once used, they can be deleted without harm to the application. Like installation media, though, you should keep them somewhere safe, in case you need to run setup again and the download is no longer available from the original source.
Setup files and packages downloaded from the internet are just like the original installation media you received back in the day when you purchased software in physical form. Almost all software used to be sold and distributed on CD or DVD media or floppy disks, if you go back far enough. You would run the setup program from the disc , and the software was copied onto your computer.
After setup was complete, you removed the discs and began using the new software on your machine. When you run the downloaded setup program, it copies the software onto your hard disk. I recommend you save that downloaded setup program somewhere before you delete it from your hard drive.
When you have physical media, like an installation DVD, you can keep it somewhere and grab it when needed. If you routinely delete set-up files before saving them somewhere else, when it comes time to set up that program again, you might be out of luck.
The most common scenario for needing that download again is getting a new machine. The second most common scenario?
The instructions for a complete reinstall are pretty simple: reinstall Windows and then reinstall all your applications. It varies, of course, depending on how you organize your life. That could be a different machine, an external hard drive, your backup drive, cloud storage, or some other storage location dedicated to the task. When I download software to my machine I currently 1 :. I can also save space in OneDrive by making the folder, or just the file, cloud-only.
In my case, since I have several computers, this practice allows me to avoid downloading the same thing multiple times.
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I will update if I learn anything new. Thank you all for your help on this one. Usually Safemode works for that, but glad to learn that you solved the problem for now. Browse Community. Windows General. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. How do I clear my Internet browser history?
How can I clear my browsing history on exit? How to clear browser cache and cookies. Internet help and support. Was this page useful? Google Chrome Hangs When Opening. Share on Facebook. Benefits There are two main benefits to removing downloads from your computer. Dangers The main danger of deleting a file you downloaded to your computer is that you won't be able to use the file again.
Computer Performance If you notice your computer running more slowly than usual, it may be due to hard disk fragmentation. Disc Clean Up When a download is initiated, a temporary file is created on your hard drive and removed when the computer is shut down later.
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