My name is Richard and I am a file hoarder!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

My name is Richard and I am a file hoarder!It’s true. I have a hard time deleting anything on my computer. Even emails that I delete are not really deleted, they just go into the “deleted items” folder.

The more “items” there are in various states of deletion, the slower my computer runs.

There is a lot of overhead involved in keeping all of these files available. And the vast majority of them are useless junk mail.

The time has come for me to get a handle on the situation and take proactive measures to clean up my act.

I deleted this stuff at least once already, so I should be able to let it go without experiencing the dread or overwhelming anxiety that I do.

All I have to do is check the box that says “YES” after the question:

 

“Permanently delete 67,987 files. Are you sure?”

Comments (9)

Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Richard, I think it is time to permanently delete those files!  67K???? Wow!

Nov 09, 2013 10:29 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Kathy...

I think that you are correct!!!

Nov 09, 2013 10:39 AM
Rebecca Foresee
Alain Pinel Realtors - Morgan Hill, CA
Let's foresee the possibilities . and get results!

I don't know Richard, I've been toying with the idea of cloud storage so I don't have to part with mine.  Maybe in 20 years the style will come back - just like in fashion.  Thank you for the chuckle!

Nov 09, 2013 11:47 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I used to be, but the last year I have been slimming these down a bit.

Nov 09, 2013 11:59 AM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I am going to look into getting an internet computer that stores everything in a cloud. Nothing local. Not even the software. What do you think? I am going through the same thing you are all the time too.

Nov 09, 2013 12:08 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Rich. This cracked me up. You are not alone. Every time I delete anything except real spam emails I am in a panic. Great job, and suggested.

Nov 09, 2013 10:55 PM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

I haven't emptied my garbage folder in months which was actually a good thing recently that was the only place to find an old file I deleted by mistake.  That said, I should purge more often just to keep my system running well.

Nov 10, 2013 12:49 AM
Raymond Denton
Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Dana Point, CA
Veteran Friendly Realtor®

Copy them to a USB memory stick, Richard, before deleting them, and then defragment your disk.  That's what I do, and life is good.

Nov 10, 2013 12:53 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I just deleted my in file for e-mail.  GEEZ!  There were 2 years worth. 

Nov 10, 2013 04:30 AM

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