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Title: Downloads folder XP
Post by: Fay on Nov 13, 2012, 10:26:19

When you download something & it first goes into the above folder, once you have opened the download, can it be deleted from the download folder. I have about 200 in the folder & am wondering if i can delete them all

Thanks

Title: Re: Downloads folder XP
Post by: Ivor on Nov 13, 2012, 10:29:46

Yes, I burn the important ones onto a DVD so I've got them to hand when there are problems. It also helps you reflect on what you've installed and you will probably get rid of a few applications.

Title: Re: Downloads folder XP
Post by: MarkS on Nov 13, 2012, 10:43:03

Definitely keep safe (i.e. external backup) all the downloads of useful software. Then they can be re-installed if you change PC. You can't always re-download them - especially if a free piece of software suddenly becomes "purchase only" and the author removes all the previous free versions.

Mark

Title: Re: Downloads folder XP
Post by: Fay on Nov 13, 2012, 10:58:21

Thanks Mark, Ivor

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