This is the system debugging folder, used to store the log files of the debugging module during system operation, so that the administrator can identify computer problems based on these log files. The "UserMode" folder stores the debugging log files of the current user.
Ime folder
This is the input method folder, used to store the Default Input Method file installed by the system. The Windows operating system has embedded input methods for East Asian countries, such as Japanese and Korean. Theoretically, some other language input methods that are not used can be deleted, but it is not recommended to do so, this may cause instability in the input method system, seriously affecting the normal use of the simplified Chinese input method.
CHSIME: Simplified Chinese input method;
CHTIME: Traditional Chinese input method;
IMEJP: Japanese input method;
IMEJP98: Japanese 98 input method;
IMJP8_1: 2002 Input Method of Microsoft IME Standard 8.1;
IMKR6_1: Input Method for Korean (IME2002) 6.1;
SHARE: shared folder of the East Asian language family.
Fonts folder
This is a font folder used to store the font files that will be used by the system. The newly installed fonts are also stored in this folder. Among them, there are many English Font types, while simplified Chinese font files only include four types:, and, that is, GB2312 in computer coding. You can delete some of the uncommon English fonts.
Installer folder
It is used to store MSI files or temporary files required for program installation. The MSI file is the installation package for Windows. Right-click the file and choose "Install" or "Uninstall" from the context menu. Some programs must use MSI files when uninstalling them. Therefore, we do not recommend that you delete files in this folder.
System32 folder
This is a 32-bit system folder used to store important system files. At the same time, some applications will also copy the corresponding support files to this folder during installation, therefore, it is strongly opposed to deleting files in this folder or this folder. Because there are many files and folders in this folder, we only list some representative folders.
① CatRoot: directory used to store information about the computer startup test, including hardware and software information detected during the computer startup.
② Com: used to store component service files. Running its "comexp. msc" will open the component service console.
③ DllCache: used to store system cache files. When the system's original files are replaced, the file protection mechanism will copy the files.
To overwrite non-system files. You can use the "SFC/SCANNOW" command format to scan the system files, and then delete all the files under it.
④ Drivers: used to store hardware driver files. If you delete the files, the hardware will lose the drive and the system will be invalid.
⑤ IME: used to store system input method files, similar to the IME folder.
⑥ Oobe: used to store activation information of the system.
7. Restore: used to store system restored files. When you run the cmdrstrui.exe file in double-click mode, the system restore function is called.
Installation Setup: used to store system installation files.
⑨ Spool: used to store system printed files. Including the color of the print and the pre-storage.
Javaswbem: used to store the WMI test program. It is used to view and Change Public Information Model classes, instances, and methods. Important system files cannot be deleted.
C:
├ ── WINDOWS
│ ─ ── System32 (stores Windows system files and hardware drivers)
│ ├ ── Config (user configuration information and password information)
│ ─ ── Systemprofile (system configuration information, used to restore the system)
│ ─ ── Drivers (used to store hardware driver files, which is not recommended to be deleted)
│ ├-Spool (used to store system printed files. Including printed colors and pre-stored printing)
│ ── Wbem (store the WMI test program for viewing and modifying Public Information Model classes, instances, and methods. Do not delete)
│ Audio-IME (used to store system input method files, similar to the IME folder in WINDOWS)
│ ├-CatRoot (Computer startup test information directory, including hardware and software information detected during computer startup)
│ ├ ── Com (used to store component service files)
│ ─ ── ReinstallBackups (computer hardware driver backup)
│ ─ ── DllCache (used to store system cache files. When the system file is replaced, the file protection mechanism copies the files in this folder to overwrite non-system files)
│ Group── GroupPolicy (Group Policy folder)
│
│ Automated-system (system folder used to store system virtual device files)
│ ├ ── $ NtUninstall $ (the system automatically creates a directory that can be deleted every time a patch is applied to the system)
│ Secure-security (System security folder used to store important system data files)
│ ├-Srchasst (search assistant folder, used to store the system search assistant file, similar to the msagent folder)
│ Restart-repair (System repair folder, used to store the configuration files required for system repair)
│ Program-Downloaded Program Files (download Program folder, used to store ActiveX and Other plug-ins that expand IE functions)
│ Polic-inf (used to store the inf file. The most common application of INF files is to provide driver services for hardware devices. We do not recommend that you delete these files)
│ ├ ── Help (Windows Help File)
│ Configure-Config (System Configuration folder, used to store some temporary configuration files of the system)
│ ─-Msagent (Microsoft assistant folder, which stores dynamic cartoon images to help you better use the system. If you do not need it, you can delete it directly)
│ Cursors (mouse pointer folder)
│ Audio-Media (audio folders, on/off machines, and other wav files are stored here)
│ ├ ── Mui (multi-language package folder, used to store multi-language files. This folder is empty by default in the simplified Chinese system, but it is not recommended to delete this folder)
│ ├ ── Java (stores components running in Java and their program files. We do not recommend that you delete files in these files)
│ ─ ── Web
│ ─ ── Wallpaper (folder for storing desktop wallpapers)
│
│ ├ ── Addins (system attached folder, used to store system attached function files)
│ Connecting-Connection Wizard (The Connection Wizard folder, used to store files related to the Internet Connection Wizard)
│ Drivers-Driver Cache (Driver Cache folder, used to store Driver files of hardware known to the System)
│ ── I386 (known hardware driver files that come with the Windows operating system can be deleted to save space)
│ Temporary-TEMP (system temporary folder where all contents can be deleted)
│ ─ ── Twain_32 (scanner related)
│ ├ ── AppPatch (Application patching backup folder, used to store application patching files)
│ Mongo── Debug (system debugging folder, used to store the log files of the debugging module during System Operation)
│ Category-Resources (system resource folder, used to store system SHELL resource files, is the topic we see on the desktop)
│ Themes-Themes (desktop Themes are stored here and useless topics can be deleted)
│ Javas── WinSxS (stores Windows XP components of various versions to reduce configuration problems caused by DLL files)
│ ├ ── Ime (input method information)
│ ─ ── PCHealth (used to store files for coordination, configuration, and management of normal computer operation)
│ ─-HelpCtr (Help and Support)
│ ├-Binaries (here is the commonly used msconfig)
│ ─ ── Offline Web Pages (Offline browsing files are stored here)
│ Folder-Prefetch (pre-read folder, used to store the pre-read information of files that have been accessed by the system (this information is the new information automatically generated during access by the system ), to speed up file access, the extension is "PF ". Can delete files in this folder)
│ Mongo── ShellNew
│ Fonts-Fonts (font folder. To install a certain font, you only need to copy the font file to this directory)
│ ├-Pss (used to back up the system startup configuration file, usually for "Boot. ini "," System. ini and Win. ini files are backed up with the extension "backup ". If these three files are damaged, you can recover them from here. It is not recommended to delete)
│ Register-Registration (Registration folder, used to store relevant files for system COM + or other component Registration. We do not recommend that you delete the files here)
│ Uninstall-Downloaded Installations (stores some installation programs using the Windows Installer technology and is mainly used to repair the Program)
Polic── Documents and Settings
│ ─ ── Default User
│ ├ ── Application Data (common Application Data folder. The private data of some installed applications is stored here)
│ Yun-desktop
│ Bai── Favorites (Favorites)
│ ─ ── NetHood (network shared directory)
│ ├ ── My Documents (My Documents)
│ Sampled-PrintHood (print the shared directory)
│ Sampled-Recent (recently opened document)
│ Audio-SendTo (send by right-clicking)
│ -Start Menu
│ Templates-Templates (template folder, which may contain template files such as Word and Excel)
│ ─ ── Local Settings
│ ─ ── Application Data
│ Temporary-Temp (temporary file directory. Temporary files generated during system and software running are stored here. Regular cleaning required)
│ Temporary-Temporary Internet Files (Temporary Internet folder. Regular cleaning required)
│ Users-All Users (All user folders, which are valid for All Users)
│ └-Administrator (System Administrator Account folder)
Program-Program Files
│ Sharing-Common Files (shared application Files are stored here)
│ ├ ── Internet Explorer (IE browser)
│ ─ ── ComPlus Applications (configuration and tracking of COM + components, usually empty)
│ ─ ── Windows Media Player (WINDOWS Media Player)
│ Upgrade-WindowsUpdate (used for Windows upgrades and can be deleted)
│ ├ ── InstallShield Installation Information
│ Uninstall-Uninstall Information)
Javas── wmpub (windows media service Directory)
Restart-boot (one-click restoration and other software folders)
├ ── Inetpub (IIS folder)
Javas── Downloads (default download folder for Flashget)
Restore-System Volume Information (System Restore folder)
Javas── TDdownload (the default download folder of thunder)
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