The other day, Microsoft released the PC Manager program for Windows 11 users in its application store. People who have used different programs for computer optimization in the past are also taking advantage of this new alternative that they can use built-in.
However, a problem that arises causes your computer to slow down, contrary to the intended purpose. According to Neowin news, the deep clean option in Microsoft PC Manager can delete documents that are critical for the stability of the computer.
All documents in the Prefetch folder are deleted.
It is recommended to clean the documents in this folder, which roughly allows you to open your programs faster and access addresses more easily, before they accumulate in large numbers. However, deleting the documents inside causes more RAM usage when opening your programs or in general use of your computer, so it is not recommended to do this frequently.
Of course, as you use your computer, these documents will reappear in the Prefetch folder to make your next use faster. But when you delete the documents, you will notice an increase in memory usage and a slowdown that disappears over time. The fact that PC Manager does this blindly is also considered a problem at this point.
So, although deleting these documents frees up storage space, it will negatively affect the overall computer experience; At least we can say this for the casual user who is not involved in such bets. If you are concerned about this, we recommend that you stay away from the Deep Cleaning option when using PC Manager. Apart from cleanliness, the regular PC Manager has many useful tools to offer. You can also take a look at them in our content below.