Missing Prefetch folder

Question

Hi:

I recently discovered the Prefetch folder under Windows is gone.

I tried to create another one under Windows, but seems it does not work as before because used to have many application temp files stored there.

I have no idea where those temp files are stored now, checked Windows\Temp and seems it is pretty clean also.

Are there any adverse effects and any way that I can restore it back and have it functioned like before?

Thanks for your help.

Denny Denham · Answer

xfile,

Have you disabled Task Scheduler service? Doing so will remove the Prefetch folder. Check by going to Start|Control Panel|Administrative Tools|Component Services|Services (Local). Right-click Task Scheduler and select Properties. The service should be started and the Startup type on the properties dialog should be "Automatic."

xfile · Answer

Hi:

Thanks for your tip, and yes, I did turn off the task scheduler after visiting a recommended site by MS for Windows XP services, which suggested Task Scheduler is not really necessary.

I have seen those familiar files (although I don't know what are they) back to the folder after Task Scheduler service is being turned on.

Thanks again.

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Missing Prefetch folder

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