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<blockquote data-quote="Doug b" data-source="post: 741965" data-attributes="member: 59143"><p>Ok, so then where do things such as extensions and preferences reside (as junk) after deleting ? I'd imagine that after time, these things build up a lot, and start to waste space, and eventually make the computer sluggish ? It probably (in the process) fragments data on the HD, as well. As far as using uninstallers from a CD, not every piece of software comes with an uninstaller, especially if you're simply downloading the dmg from the net. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ah, thanks. That's a good explanation ! And it also confirms the fact that even if you over wright the previous app with a new one, it won't over wright every single 0 and 1, so there WILL be fragmented data strewn about. And I'm also assuming that the securely emptying the trash bit, actually does get rid of it all. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure I've deleted a bunch of stuff since I've had my MBP, and now am wondering if there's a way to go about finding extraneous files, which are no longer in use, that I can clean up ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doug b, post: 741965, member: 59143"] Ok, so then where do things such as extensions and preferences reside (as junk) after deleting ? I'd imagine that after time, these things build up a lot, and start to waste space, and eventually make the computer sluggish ? It probably (in the process) fragments data on the HD, as well. As far as using uninstallers from a CD, not every piece of software comes with an uninstaller, especially if you're simply downloading the dmg from the net. Ah, thanks. That's a good explanation ! And it also confirms the fact that even if you over wright the previous app with a new one, it won't over wright every single 0 and 1, so there WILL be fragmented data strewn about. And I'm also assuming that the securely emptying the trash bit, actually does get rid of it all. I'm sure I've deleted a bunch of stuff since I've had my MBP, and now am wondering if there's a way to go about finding extraneous files, which are no longer in use, that I can clean up ? [/QUOTE]
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