Solved temp folder in c:\users

[theterrier]

Hi I have recently noticed that in my c:users folder I have a folder called TEMP, I am certain that it wasn't there before and it is modified every time I boot up the computer. When I look inti this folder there isn't anything in there. Is it normal to have this folder?

 

[unifex]

Temporary folders can be placed anywhere. Check the environmental variables (Start-> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced System Settings -> Environment variables). Usually there are two temporary folders, TEMP and TMP defined for every user, as well as for the system. I usually put them away where I am unlikely to look, just to reduce clatter. It could be that in your system one of these folders is set to be in C:\Users.

Otherwise, check if you have installed any new programs recently, some programs create their own temporary folders.

Finally, if the folders is accessed at start-up, then you could look into the system's logs to find out which process is looking into the folder.

 

[theterrier]

I think that it is something to do with adobe, possibly flash player when I try to delete the folder it will not delete NTuser.dat files

 

[richnrockville]

Hi I have recently noticed that in my c:users folder I have a folder called TEMP, I am certain that it wasn't there before and it is modified every time I boot up the computer. When I look inti this folder there isn't anything in there. Is it normal to have this folder?

Welcome theterrier to the windows 7 forums.

One reason that you might not be able to see any files in the c:\users\user\temp folder is that they are either system or hidden files.

To really see them.
you need to go to control panel, folder properties and select view option, uncheck the options for hidden system and while y our at it, uncheck the option to hide files extensions of known types.

Some probrams write files to the tem directory when they are executed, yours might be programs that start when you boot your computer.


Rich

 

[theterrier]

Hi I have recently noticed that in my c:users folder I have a folder called TEMP, I am certain that it wasn't there before and it is modified every time I boot up the computer. When I look inti this folder there isn't anything in there. Is it normal to have this folder?

Welcome theterrier to the windows 7 forums.

One reason that you might not be able to see any files in the c:\users\user\temp folder is that they are either system or hidden files.

To really see them.
you need to go to control panel, folder properties and select view option, uncheck the options for hidden system and while y our at it, uncheck the option to hide files extensions of known types.

Some probrams write files to the tem directory when they are executed, yours might be programs that start when you boot your computer.


Rich

I don't want to see these files I already have the option to see hidden files I just don't understand why I get this folder and I don't want it

 

[seavixen32]

This may help to explain the need for a temporary folder:

How to Delete the Contents of the Temporary Internet Files Folder

 

[theterrier]

Does anybody else get a TEMP file in their users folder?? I can delete it but it reappears when I run a program eg media centre, adobe reader, don't know why as I said earlier I'm sure that it never used to be there.

 

[Shadowjk]

This can happen if the User profile service failed to load so it creates a temporary profile in C:\Users

I would leave it alone if I was in your position

Josh

 

[theterrier]

This can happen if the User profile service failed to load so it creates a temporary profile in C:\Users

I would leave it alone if I was in your position

Josh

Josh
But does this mean that there is something wrong with the user profile service?? There are 2 users on my computer and it does the same on both I can't see both having a problem.

 

[unifex]

theterrier, did you look at your environmental variables? Where do you have your user and system temporary files?

Also, your posts are somewhat confusing: you wrote in the first post that this folder is empty, but then you say that when you try to delete it, then the file NTUser.dat cannot be deleted. So is the folder empty or not?

 

[Britton30]

It is normal, theterrier, for Temp, Tmp, Systemp, Temporary Intenet files, etc to accumulate in Windows. They do get recreated if they are deleted. Their purpose is to allow actions to run quicker upon using, say, Media Player again. Some Temp folders get emptied at reboot, some are persistant. Each user will has some associated with their account on the PC.
Download CCleaner, it has the option to delete temporary files, cookies, recycle bin, etc.

 

[Layback Bear]

Temps are part of computing. They are their to speed things up. You can remove them or wait for a reboot. As far as I know they can't be stopped from creating themselves again.

 

[theterrier]

theterrier, did you look at your environmental variables? Where do you have your user and system temporary files?

Also, your posts are somewhat confusing: you wrote in the first post that this folder is empty, but then you say that when you try to delete it, then the file NTUser.dat cannot be deleted. So is the folder empty or not?

The TEMP folder has other folders in it, App data, desktop, documents,downloads, favorites, links, music, pictures, saved games, videos.
They are all empty it is only the App data folder which has sub folders where the NTUser.dat is. I dont know how to check my environmental variables.

 

[theterrier]

It is normal, theterrier, for Temp, Tmp, Systemp, Temporary Intenet files, etc to accumulate in Windows. They do get recreated if they are deleted. Their purpose is to allow actions to run quicker upon using, say, Media Player again. Some Temp folders get emptied at reboot, some are persistant. Each user will has some associated with their account on the PC.
Download CCleaner, it has the option to delete temporary files, cookies, recycle bin, etc.

I use CCleaner sometimes I think this is partly to do with my problems

 

[Britton30]

What, exactly, is the problem? I thought you wanted to get rid of temp folders.

 

[theterrier]

What, exactly, is the problem? I thought you wanted to get rid of temp folders.

I do but CCleaner doesn't get rid of it, I have deleted it but when I use an application it returns

 

[seavixen32]

I don't know how much plainer we can be. Windows creates temporary folders to store......erm, temporary files.

They are part and parcel of Windows and I just don't understand why you're so hung up on them. As fast as you delete them, Windows will recreate them.

Just accept the situation as it is and enjoy your computer.

 

[airria]

I don't know how much plainer we can be. Windows creates temporary folders to store......erm, temporary files.

They are part and parcel of Windows and I just don't understand why you're so hung up on them. As fast as you delete them, Windows will recreate them.

Just accept the situation as it is and enjoy your computer.

you're right bro..

 

[Shadowjk]

I don't know how much plainer we can be. Windows creates temporary folders to store......erm, temporary files.

They are part and parcel of Windows and I just don't understand why you're so hung up on them. As fast as you delete them, Windows will recreate them.

Just accept the situation as it is and enjoy your computer.

In brighter terms - Leave them alone since if you delete it a new one will be created - Ccleaner will delete the contents of the folder but not the folder itself

Enjoy your computer

 

[Britton30]

Don't navigate to where you see 'em. They are harmless and needed for any Windows OS to run. If you find a way to make them go away, How to Post in BSOD forum.