Delete folder contents

[larrygood]

Videostudio x9 always loads many folders and contents. Performance seems sluggish and I assume it's because of all the loaded contents. I would like to delete all folders and contents and start anew with a clean spare program with each new project. Can I do this? I have saved each completed video with its name in a VSP file. I can't find info about opening Videostudio without all the folders & contents. Thank you all. Oh I have run the clean up program.

[canuck]

Videostudio x9 always loads many folders and contents. Performance seems sluggish and I assume it's because of all the loaded contents. I would like to delete all folders and contents and start anew with a clean spare program with each new project. Can I do this? I have saved each completed video with its name in a VSP file. I can't find info about opening Videostudio without all the folders & contents. Thank you all. Oh I have run the clean up program.

What folders or contents are you talking about?

No VSP contains any video whatsoever - it is simply a roadmap on how to create your project. Deleting any folders,etc that are referenced by your project will corrupt your project

[larrygood]

So I must keep all the folders with their thumbnails? I'm confused where the actual raw video file is other than the MPEG file I end up converting to to end the process. Of course my original avi files (converted from many videotapes) will remain intact, my starting point before editing.
By the way I ran the clean up program and it removed Videostudio x9 and I had to reinstall.
Thanks,
Larry

[lata]

Hi
When we add / insert a video files to the timeline a thumbnail or clip displays the content, we are viewing a virtual clip linked to the video file on our hard drive, for you avi files.
Each video file we add to the timeline is a virtual clip of the original. Eventually our timelines will display many clips, our project, this being our movie.
File -- Save will allow us to save our work as a VSP (Video Studio Project) this is a small file containing the details of the project.
From the library or timeline -- If we right click any / most clips will show “locate on Computer” that will open the folder containing the actual clips. (original avi files) We cannot move/rename or delete these files as they are linked to the project timeline.
Library files
Clips in the library are virtual clips, these can be deleted/removed as they are again virtual clips and will not affect the files on the hard drive, unless we hold Shift + Delete, we will be prompted to delete the file on the hard drive. Clips showing in the library are not part of the project.

To sum up

1 / You can remove any clips from the library without affecting the project.
2 / Removing clips from the hard drive will cause a re-link if those clips are being used in the library or timelines.

So which thumbnails and or folders are you wishing to remove.

Cleanup Tool
http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=59847
This is used to uninstall the program and as mentioned here I use if Windows Uninstaller does not work?

[larrygood]

Trevor,
I can't thank you enough. I seriously DID try to get the information you provided till I was blue in the face.
Your information is integral.
Larry Goodell