#937 - How Do I Make My C: Drive Not 'Dirty'?
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Your drive is dirty?
No, not that kind of dirty. No, not that other kind either.
"Dirty" generally means that the drive wasn't shut down properly. It happens. Ideally it shouldn't, but it does.
How Do I Make My C: Drive Not 'Dirty'? has the details, and what to do about it should it ever happen to you.
Also this week:
- Email not getting through? Uh oh. I have suggestions.
- New computer? Yay! I have suggestions.
- Windows 11? Yay? I have suggestions.
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How Do I Make My C: Drive Not 'Dirty'?
A dirty drive isn't what you think, but it is something you'll want to clean up.
A dirty machine is the result of improper shut downs. There are ways to clean it up, but getting control of your shut-down process is important.
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