For example temp files already take up 50 MB on my 2 days old fresh installation of Windows 7. It might not sound a lot but in time this can grow larger, fragment hard drive and lower overall computer performance. Also if you have Solid state drive like myself on the laptop I am writing this tutorial, space is still limited to some extent.
Bear in mind that Windows temporary files are not the same as Internet temporary files which specifically belong to Internet Explorer and internet traffic. By deleting Windows temp files those belonging to IE will remain intact.
To view temp files press simultaneously win logo+r key to open run box. Type in %temp% and you are going to see the list of your files that can be delete.d Simply select them all and press delete key.Sometimes you are not going to be able to delete a file or two which may be locked due to being in use by Windows Explorer. Do not bother about it just skip that one.
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Windows Temp File is located at C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Temp but then to visit this folder & view the content, users will have to turn off the 'hidden files & folder' option.
This is a superb run command for advanced users, Thomas.
Thanx for explanation James. The path is correct.
Thanks for the clear explanation of temp files and their use.
I think CCleaner can do the same job as well...
Its quiet an useful information regarding deletion of temporary files from windows 7.As these files slow the processing of OS so it is necessary to delete them
Thanks for this Info . I really appreciate your work over here
Will it affect any system file? Or any start up probs?
Not at all. This is only going to effect internet explorer temporary files such as cache, viewed pictures on the internet, downloaded but not actually (to any folder) saved videos etc,.
Nothing to worry about system files or installed programs, although when you installed programs from archives, those files had to be first extracted - and they are usually to temporary folder - and those extracted files are going to be deleted. But you do not need them any more if you successfully installed programs.
the path u given is not working.tell me the desirable path
this is truly awesome...
this is awesome...thanks for your hardwork.
oh! very simple way to access temp folder. Thank iu very much
Thnx! Really itz very greatful tips u had given to find and delete temp files in windows7. Thnx a lot
ugh.. alot of temp files.. i knew they existed but not how to delete them.. thankyou for the advice. that's probably why my computer is running slower... only 19,786 temp files.. no biggy
BRILLIANT! Thank you :)
dont forget about the other temp file C:\Windows\Temp
great quick solution, thank you. I saved 2.45 gb of my space.
you can also find more temp files if you type temp on the run box
Very handy
great your post,thanks
Thanks a lot, will remember this
My temp files accounted for an astounding 10gb of space on my computer. 99% of that was more than six months old.
Mine grew to 3.52GB.Thanks for the instructions.
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