Safe to remove files

[searay345]

I have a program (Main Menu 1.7 (310)). It looks like a nice program. There are a couple options that I would like to run just to clean my system. Here are the ones that are in question:

Remove Temporary files
Flush Lookupd Cache
Remove .DS_Store files
Clean User Cache
Clean System Cache
Clean Font Caches
Remove Corrupt Preference files
Rebuild Spotlight index
Update Locate Database
Update Whatis Database
Rebuild LaunchServices
Update Prebindings
Redo Prebindings

I would like to run these cleanup wizards. The thing is, I don't want to crash my computer. Remember, you are talking to a former Windows guy here Is it safe to execute these tasks? Thanks

Cheers from the deep snow
Searay

 

[rpphoto]

I use MainMenu on a regular basis, I use all the the options and have never had a problem. All of the options you listed will just clean things up and keep it running smoothly.

 

[searay345]

Thanks rpphoto!!

Yup, sure enough. I went ahead and used all of the options and WOW!!! My computer runs smoothly now.

Cheers from the winter wonderland of Michigan
Searay

 

[Ric]

Hi all,

the only one to watch out for is 'Rebuild Spotlight index', once you have done this your computer may actually feel slower for a few hours whilst the Mac rebuilds all of it's search data.

Once it has done though, you should be good to go !

regards

Ric