how do i eliminate compressed old files from the disc cleanup section in window

[davebecker]

how may i get rid of compressed old files in the windows xp disc cleanup section? Thank you

 

[ksiemb]

how may i get rid of compressed old files in the windows xp disc cleanup section? Thank you

You can do that with a rgistry tweak.
If you are not familiar with using regedit, get someone who knows.
And, before starting, force a restore point, in case something goes wrong !

http://www.ehow.com/how_5873760_remove-files-option-disk-cleanup.html