Topic: MSOCache File What Is It?

[Simon]

The file size of the 2003 version is about 270 megabytes, which, in the grand scheme of things, isn't a great deal.

[Kaz]

Ah It could be something to do with the way 2007 works because when I save some stuff sometimes it says do you want to save it "Old Style" is the best way I can describe it so others who are still on 2003 can be compatible with 2007 if that makes any sence

[Kaz]

I found this

Office 2007 users will not see the "Office Setup Files" in Disk Cleanup.

Unlike Office 2003 users, Office 2007 users cannot inadvertently delete the local installation source (i.e. MSOCache folder and contents) or remove it by using the Setup user interface or the Windows Disk Cleanup Wizard. If the MSOCache folder is deleted or corrupted, Setup automatically re-creates or repairs the folder the next time a source is required. If users do not have sufficient disk space, they are prompted to free some space. This way, Administrators can rely on the fact that every user has access to a source when they (the Admins.) distribute new updates or customizations.

I really don't care to have this space taken up just so I don't have to insert my installation CD when I maintain the applications or install service packs or patches, but I guess I'll just have to live with it.

[Simon]

Well, yes, if this is the case, it looks like Micro$oft has once again, in it's infinite wisdom, decided it knows best on how you should use your machine.   

[Sandra]

You mentioned earlier about a lot of games I think.
Are you saving the Saved Games from a lot of big games ?
If so these will probably be saved in C\Program Files\ name of game etc.
That could be taking up your drive space.
If so you could change the folder where they save to onto your external drive.
If you really are using up so much space with just the installed OS and programs then I think you shoudl be replacing the hard drive with a much larger one as they are currently very cheap for lots of gigs 

[Kaz]

Hi Sandra,
I think there is a bit of confusion I don't use games, but my music, movies pics are on my external drive and I think I might look into getting my hard drive upgraded but I don't think I will be able to do it myself from the write up you found for me Ill ask my little computer man how much and let you know

[Kaz]

Ok Hard Drive 350Gig £100 with fitting, is that good ?

[Simon]

Is that to also clone your old drive, i.e. reinstall Windows and all your programs on the new drive?

[Kaz]

Yes I would still have to drives C & D would leave D drive with 40g on for backing up and then I would have C drive 280gig with everyhting transferred over the complete lot, so do you think that is good then?

[Simon]

Well, the drive would be round about £50, then the rest is for him to do the work.  Not bad, really, considering everything would be done for you, and would presumably be guaranteed.  If I didn't want to do it myself, I would be happy to pay that.

[Sandra]

As Simon says hes charging around £50 for the work so why not go mad and get a 500 gig drive as it will probably only be an extra £15 or so, if you can afford that.

Must have been someone else I was getting confused with about games 

[Kaz]

A 500g hard drive wont probably work with the bios ect so my computer man says and could cause running problems and crashes I don't want that so ill just stick to 320g

[Sandra]

I thought that the limitation was the 137 gig for IDE drives, never heard of any SATA drives having a limitation other than the 150mb or 300mb connection speed.

[Simon]

At least if you do as your computer man says, you will have someone to go back to if there are any problems.  Although Sandra is probably correct, if you were to force him to install a larger drive, you risk him saying "I told you so", if anything goes wrong.

[Kaz]

What he said was that probably  when my computer was built it prob wasnt made to take a 500g drive  and that if anything did go wrong it would unvalidate the warrenty but I have spken to Acer and they say no problem , but they dont do one thta big the biggest they do is 250g and wait for it it's £375 WOW

Im getting a 500gig now spok to computer man he says ok as long as Acer says its fine YIPPPYYYYYYYYYYYY