o size files safe to erase

[juggernaught]

Hi ! I found out I have over 100 files with a zero size (win XP pro) is it safe to erase them ? are such files of any use ?
Thks

[IcIrIs]

You have xp so if you delet it and the system needs it then it will load up a new copy of the file next time you re start, and im talking about 1 or 2 files, not the hole operating system.

PS BE CARFULL IN THERE, my dad went in and he still hasnt come out.

[juggernaught]

Thks but this does not quite answer my question

[Dr.MAD]

Give us some names...

Anyway, if they are located in the temporary internet files, then yes, they may be removed.

[juggernaught]

Thks ! a few ones:
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IE Uninstall\w2kexcp.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IE4.DLL
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ie6setup.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iedetect.dll
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iesetup.cif
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Informations de désinstallation\AINF0000
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Informations de désinstallation\IE5BAK.DAT
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\nppdf32.dll
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\nppdf32.FRA
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Q330994.cat
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Q813489.cat
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\readme.txt
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\22.bmp
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\INSTALL.INS
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\lokace.ico
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\tiled22.bmp
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\tiled38.bmp
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\zj.ico
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\support.txt
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\none.gif
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\paint.GIF
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\tbwallbw.ico

[Phil]

Just to be on the safe side mate i would not delete any of them, If they are showing 0 in size then are not taking up space, so just leave them.

Phil

[juggernaught]

Thks ! was thinking about cleaning the directories, not a matter of storage of course. On the other end, i keep wondering why apps "create" 0 bytes files that are useless ?

[Phil]

I think they are just there cos when you use the application it will put temp files in there.

As I said I am not sure but i think that is the answer.

Phil

[NorthViking]

yes I would leave the files alone

strange that it shows 0 byte, well atleast it doesn't take any space :)

I checked iexplorer.exe and iesetup.cif
they are not 0 bytes

[juggernaught]

Thank you