Deleting unecessary files associated with projects VS11Plus

[sidbueddro]

In an effort to keep my hard drive at maximum capacity, I was wondering what file types, (after I have completed a project), are okay to delete, as well as their folder locations. I know that earlier versions of VS used to have a temp folder located within the Program File folder, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks in advance for your help.

[Ken Veal]

It makes things a lot easier if your clips ,files and projects are stored in the Library Manager then they can be deleted in one swoop.To access the L.M either Go Tools Lib Man or select it from the list via the drop down arrow next to where you change the library type.Choose the media type then new-name it,select edit to amend name/description if required.You can then delete the named folders and their contents in one go when you want to.
If you did not use the L.M. a project file will have a .vsp extention.
To delete non consequtive files - Select the 1st file then hold down control as you highlight each file then click delete +shift to delete them all.
To del consequtive files Select 1st file, +select the last clip which will highlight all inbetween then press del. + shift which will remove all those clips from the library.In V.S. 9 + later confirm that you want the files deleted from the hard drive too.In V>S> 8 + earlier deleting and icon will also delete the original file whether image,audio or a video file.
Delete the contents of the Windows Prefetch folder (NOT the folder) Go
C:windows-prefetch
If you did not shift+click to del. in Windows empty the recycle bin.
After making a DVD Go my documents-ulead folders + delete folders
named convert(only those in my docs)
In preferences-create disc select clear cache to del. converted temp files on
leaving Video Studio
Go
C:documents and settings-user name-local settings-temp to del. those temp files if you can see them, if not you may need to show hidden files.in XP Go
Tools-folder options-view-show hidden files and folders
You can also Go
Tools-preview files manager to del. temp preview used project files
Delete all unwanted files on your hard drive, it can slow down as it fills up.
In XP Go to My Computer-right click C: (or your hard drive) properties-Disc Clean up, this can sometimes catch files you may have missed and will delete them for you. ......Ken

[terry dennis]

I have used Ken Veal's posting on this topic to delete a number of unwanted files. Admittedly , I had a little difficulty in understanding the instructions but managed nevertheless.

However , I find I have 52MB(208) files , all with a .tmp extension - which I understand to be TEMPORARY files and therefore can be deleted - in the following location
Our Documents/UleadVideoStudio/11.0/AudioTmp

I regularly use 'Disc Cleanup' and , as I have said , I have used Ken's suggestions. So , is there any reason why these files are still there and can they be deleted ?

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi Terry

From the burner module, the final page has an icon to ¡¥delete temp files in the working folder¡¦

Be aware that VS uses two separate working folders, one for capture and normal edits (File-Preferences) and one for burner temporary files. (press F6 to access burner preferences and file location)

[terry dennis]

Trevor

Thanks for that information ; I will try to remember that when I finish my next project.

In the meantime , what should I do with the 52MB of temporary files , in the location that I defined ? Is it safe to delete them ?

Regards

[Ron P.]

If you're finished with the project(s) that the audio files were used in, then yes it is safe to delete them..