Step 1: Press the Windows+R button and search prefetch. Step 2: C:\Windows\Prefetch –This location folder contains all the prefetch files in your local machine.

Where is prefetch located?

The prefetch files are saved under %SystemRoot%\Prefetch (C:\Windows\Prefetch). You can open the prefetch files location you can directly search for “prefetch “in the run command. It can also be opened as a directory from the command prompt, which is a good news for all the command-line lovers.

Can I delete prefetch files in Windows 7?

The prefetch folder is a subfolder of the Windows system folder. The prefetch folder is self-maintaining, and there's no need to delete it or empty its contents. If you empty the folder, Windows and your programs will take longer to open the next time you turn on your computer.