Sometimes, Windows can’t or won’t delete old, no-longer-relevant log files. Worse, these files may be locked or still marked as in-use, preventing you from manually deleting them.
There are several methods — including using Safe Mode — to rid your PC of old, hard-to-scrub log files, and to reclaim potentially large swathes of disk space.
What’s involved, plus (in case you need it) a quick Safe Mode refresher for Win8/10, is the topic of my column this week in the AskWoody Plus newsletter.
Also in this issue:
- SAFETY: Simple ways to receive severe-weather alerts
- BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Device Manager’s endless search for new hardware
- PATCH WATCH: Is it safe yet?
- WINDOWS 10: Controlling Windows update downloads
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