Deleting files from Prefetch Directory in Windows XP

WindowsXP has a new feature called Prefetch. Prefetch keeps a shortcut to recently used programs in order to speed the launching time for most frequently used applications.

The only downside to this is that windows will never clear that directory automatically and it can fill up with old and obsolete programs.

To clean Prefetch Folder periodically go to:

Star / Run / Prefetch

Press Ctrl-A to highlight all the files

Delete them