I would like to know HOW I can safely completely delete outdated programs files, folders, extensions, old hotfixs files, obsolete regestery and dll. files and whatever else that you can suggest I do to do some, housecleaning, on my Windows XP Professional system. These folders and files are not listed in remove program folder, or on hidden files. I would, naturally, backup all the above data information to CD in case I Need to restore. Thank you!

THIS FORUM IS FOR MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS QUESTIONS ONLYYou want to be here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xpperformance/threadsA word to the wise - do not mess with the registry or start expermenting with registry cleaners. Otherwise, make sure you are prepared to use that installation CD when you find yourself unable to boot.Doc Computers verified since 1972