I'm finding, that in the models folder, are between 2 and 5 clips, with extension .demo, i all folders - also for cards I have bougt. Each taking up 3-5 Mb.
And this dispite the setting, to not play previews of cards that are bought.
Is it safe to delete these files?
1700*3.5*4Mb gives an esstimated 23.8 Gb data, that are never to be used...
Each folder also has a .vhdtrailers, that apparently gvies the resolution of democlips - this is not really needed, if demo's are not to be played?
(trailer, demo and preview are all different words for the same thing?)

Will removing the .demo or other files affect the p2p sharing?
Also - I have a web-server on the same IP that I am using. Does this interfere with P2P? Pretty sure alle other ports than what is nedded for regular web and email use, is blocked...

I'm finding, that in the models folder, are between 2 and 5 clips, with extension .demo, i all folders - also for cards I have bougt. Each taking up 3-5 Mb.
And this dispite the setting, to not play previews of cards that are bought.
(1) Is it safe to delete these files?
1700*3.5*4Mb gives an esstimated 23.8 Gb data, that are never to be used...
(2) Each folder also has a .vhdtrailers, that apparently gvies the resolution of democlips - this is not really needed, if demo's are not to be played?
(trailer, demo and preview are all different words for the same thing?)

(3)Will removing the .demo or other files affect the p2p sharing?
(4)Also - I have a web-server on the same IP that I am using. Does this interfere with P2P? Pretty sure alle other ports than what is nedded for regular web and email use, is blocked...

@Birger52 , I'll post some answers, But Not Directed Just TO YOU.. So don't take this Personally...
It's Meant for All Members who want to Muck about with their Files..

Don't Do It!, stop deleting things you don't fully understand

(1)Do Not Delete the .Demo clips that have _itnn_ as part of their name.
They are needed by the GUI to function correctly.

(2)Yes, The .vhdtrailers file is Needed, Do Not delete it.

(3)If you Delete the other 2 or 3 remaining .demo clips ( the Actual Trailers )
Then you NO LONGER have any files that can be used for P2P sharing.

(4)Nope, P2P uses very different ports than ports for web / e-mail services.

Why do Members always want to Muck around with the Files of your Collection?
I never understand members who want to go in and willy nilly delete stuff.
then they come here and say, my collection isn't working...

You subscribe to iStripper.. you accepted an Agreement for Use of the Product, you Purchase cards.
the Files Take up Space. All the files are needed. Leave them alone.
2TB External HD are CHEAP!
23Gb - 50Gb is like spitting in the Ocean for Crikes sake!

The Cards you Purchase take up Space. Please just leave the files alone.

PS. If you Purchase a Card or Cards, then you can uncheck P2P if you Don't want to be part of the File Sharing.
But Please don't muck about with your Files.

iStripper will release a Software Version that provide the tools to get rid of unwanted trailers.
If you Don't understand the Files, Don't go in and delete them.
Wait for the Tool provided by iStripper.

@Birger52

a safer way for you to get rid of unwanted Trailers is this..
On your My Collection View.
Select a card or Multiple Card(s)

Then Right Click on the Trash Can Icon.
Select Delete Previews Only.

That will remove the Trailers, while Leaving all the Needed files alone.

Thx for answering.
Guess I was just surpised, that ALL my cards have demo's downloaded. And I don't really have any intention of muccking or fiflling with anyting.
From your answer, I take it, they are used for P2P.
My router is blocking all ports, that are not used for normal web traffic. So chances are, sharing of files from here, is also blocked.
I'm retired, and have very little money to spend on iStripper. And I would rather buy a card more, than having to spend my money on a new HD - hench the wish to waste as little as possible, and the questions that follows with that.

Don't mess with tings you don't understand. I get it.
Where do I get the understanding?

And I would rather buy a card more, than having to spend my money on a new HD - hench the wish to waste as little as possible, and the questions that follows with that.

I do understand your point to save money.

But I think you have to see it from another side.
If you are keep collecting video-files someday your HD will be full anyway. What will you do then? Deleting older cards is like loosing money. Deleting demos or other special clips is like loosing money too.
An additional HD - internal or external - is an investment in your future. Or you have to stop collecting some day.

Thx for answering.
...
Don't mess with tings you don't understand. I get it.
Where do I get the understanding?

When I wanted to Learn by trial and error, I always Made a backup copy, that I could recover from..
Or I also had the Luxury of a 2nd computer to Muck about with.

Yes, It's difficult to learn, when you have limited resources, and you only have One system to work on.

but at at least, you make the effort, of asking questions, before you try.
That is the smart thing to do.

and from my experience, there is no such thing as a stupid Question.

What might be very obvious to some, is totally obscure to others.

So never be afraid to Ask.