Is it safe to delete these files?

Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place.

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Yeh so i was just browsing, the top ring shows where they are obviously, and the other two are the files i want to delete for their memory.

Is it ok to do?

Hey.. Im normally quite a calm person, but this is really annoying me.
My laptop has about 33 gigabytes total, and my documents is; about 1.7 gb
And i know i have alot of programs..
But I have like 6gb of memory left.. And im sure those numbers dont add up..
I know disk cleanup and defrag helps, but what the heck is all this useless junk it deletes?

Edited to remove curse words…. Doug

Hi B0z.

Here's a Microsoft article that does two things:
1. It describes what Temporary Internet Files are.
2. It describes how to Delete them.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/260897

There are many other "Temporary" type files that can also be safely removed.
Application programs often must create a temporary file to log, backup, list data, and create space to do what they do.
Some poorly written application programs typically leave these temporary files laying around after they have finished the application. When these accumulate, the hard drive can get cluttered, but generally these files do no harm except taking up space.

The Windows Operating System itself also accumulates log, data lists, and backup files that may be essential for a task when in operation, but then becomes clutter. A large example of this in XP is the many Restore Points that can accumulate that are highly unlikely to ever be used. However, there are some application and some Operating System files that get repeatedly created which are "not safe" to delete.

Occasionally, when a less well informed computer user starts having difficulty with their machine, they are tempted to remove as much stuff as they possibly can. Such slash and burn tactics are not safe.

Here's a Microsoft article that does several things:
1. Again, it describes a variety of temporary type files that can be found and removed
2. It describes how to use Microsoft's native utilities to remove them in an orderly manner.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312

I hope this information addresses you question.

Best Regards,
Doug

P.S. Lighten up on the language.
People here know that users with problem computers may be anxious or frustrated about the problems.
But we don't like having to read through curse words when trying to assist.
I've edited your Topic Title and your Posted Question to remove curse words.
Consider this a friendly warning.

I've "merged" your two topics, since they both relate to cleaning up unwanted files.

I am not familiar with files of type: __rzi_00.xxx

They have, no doubt, been created by an application program that you have installed .
If you delete or change the files, it is "highly likely" that some application program on your machine will cease functioning in the way that it is intended or which you expect. This can cause "big trouble" for your machine and for you as a user of the machine. Do Not delete the files, until you've investigated further.

You should "very carefully" review the application programs that you have installed recently.
If you have programs installed that you do not use or did not intend to install, you may benefit from uninstalling them via Control Panel - Add/Remove.

Since your machine as you describe it, is fairly well clobbered up, I'd suggest you get a good overview of the machines current configuration and performance.

Please do the following:

Please Run the PCPitstop Full Tests, here:
http://www.pcpitstop.com
Register and create a password
Accept the ActiveX component to allow your machine to run the Full Tests
Registering and accepting the ActiveX are both SAFE and FREE.
Full Tests is the first item in the left hand column of that page.

The Full Tests take less than 5 minutes for most machines.
Once you have your Results, please post the TechExpress Link back here into this thread for review.
TechExpress is the last item on the list in the yellow box in upper right area of any Results page.
Post the entire URL link information back here into this Forum thread.

Caution: During the testing of Video Adapter, a variety of patterns, shapes, colors and text are “flashed” onto the users monitor screen. In the many thousands of daily uses of the PCPitstop Full Tests over several years, two individuals who suffer epilepsy experienced discomfort and temporary dizziness when viewing the flashing patterns.
If you know that you are susceptible to photo driven seizure, look away from your screen during the Video Adapter testing sequence.

One of our Techs will be able to review your machine's results and possibly assist you with more informed recommendations after your post your TechExpress.

Best Regards

My Techexpress
Hey i think thats what you meant.

P.s, Sorry about the cursing.

Hi B0z, Sorry about the delay in replying. Hopefully you have had time to complete the "Tune-Up-Tips" recommended by the PCPitstop Full Tests. All of those Tips listed for your machine are quite basic for good computer maintenance. Please complete them and post a fresh PCPitstop Full Test TechExpress link if you continue to have problems. From glancing at your Installed Software, it appears that you may use this machine for video display and editing/converting of media. This use is relatively "resource intensive" and may be performed with apparent "lag" or slow functioning because of the number of Start-up application and processes you have running, and because the machine only has 256mb RAM. When editing/converting media files, you may benefit from being sure that no other applications are running actively. You also have more than one Webcam installed. Depending upon your use of Webcam, you "may" not need to have either sets of software installed. For instance, I periodically use Yahoo, AIM, or SKYPE to video conference with family and friends. All IM client applications have "embedded" software drivers that allow for use of a Webcam without need to install the Webcam's proprietary software. Your use may be different. You have an old version of JAVA JRE installed in addition to the current version. Uninstall the old and keep the current. Uninstall other "old versions" of applications where you have already updated to more current version. Use the PCPitstop "Windows" Results page to consider various Start-Up applications and processes that can be disabled to free up more System Resources. Since your machine has 256mb of physically installed RAM, it is below the recommended amount of RAM for adequate function of XP operating system on this machine. You will very likely benefit from purchasing and installing More RAM. Consult the computer's manufacturer Website for specifics of what RAM you could install, and where in this laptop, to look for the presently empty RAM slot. After you attend to the above, and post a fresh TechExpress, we may be able to offer additional recommendations. Best Regards