mikemelda Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 This computer came with Windows Vista in February 2009. I upgraded to Windows 7 in May 2014. No problems until yesterday when I replaced a CPU fan. Occasionaly the screen will go black, mouse also stopped working.So, I shut it down, and wait.Now, how can I delete anything that is Windows Vista no that I have Windows 7 ? My objective is gaining more disk space. I dont want to delete something I shouldnt. Any ideas are freatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Did the black screen and mouse problems occur before you replaced the CPU fan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 First off is it an Intel or an AMD processor, and have you inserted the fan connector on to the right header.Did you remove the heatsink to replace the fanTo get more space look for a folder called Windows old and delete it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemelda Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Its an AMD processor.The fan is attached to the top of the heatsink with 3 screws, exactly like it was when I bought in new in the box.Theres 2 sockets on the board marked "fan". One is a 4pin marked "CPU Fan" and a 3 pin that is marked "pwr fan" I plugged the fan into the 4 pin socket, and its working fine. Turn the pc on, it beeps once and starts loading. But when plugged into the 3 pin socket, it beeps 3 or 4 ttimes and the info screen will say error at the bottom, but it still loads ok. At least it dont overheat and kick off now. I saw the windows old" folder, I'll delete that and see what happens. Thanks Alan for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemelda Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I had it on most of the day today. No problems whatsoever. I deleted those old windows files, that helped a bunch, free space jumped up to 357GB from 303. Thank You everybody . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Glad it is all sorted.The header you need is the CPU one,(4 pin), the PWR, (power), is for any other fan in the case that you need to attach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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