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Can I safely empty C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder?
I think temp folders are just for temporary things. But my C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder is full of files!! More than 500MB in total.
Can I safely empty C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder?
I think temp folders are just for temporary things. But my C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder is full of files!! More than 500MB in total.
Can I safely empty C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder?
Yes.
Is it safe to Remove All Files from the Windows Temp ? - Windows-XP-General-Discussion - Windows-XP (also applies to Vista, 7, and 8)
You could also employ a 3rd party app like CCleaner or Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer
CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download
TFC - Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer - Geeks to Go Forums
Just one word of caution, make sure all apps are closed or at least have no unsaved data before you clear any temp or TMP folders - just in case
I know I most close every application. I don't need extra software to achieve what I want. I just want to know if it's safe to empty C:\WINDOWS\TEMP folder in windows 7. Maybe someone has a reference link to some prove?
FWIW: I have been deleting whatever files are in the windows\temp folder for a really long time. Sometimes it says that It can't delete one or more because they are in use and I just unmark them for deletion and it works fine.
I don't know where there would be an official reference to the Temp folder that would give you the warm fuzzy on deleting files. I always have an image of my C drive whenever I do something that I am not 100% sure.
Rich
I would say yes but i recommend you wait for someone with a bit more expertise in this area