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  1. Why are there so many files in my Windows local temp folder?

    In my folder C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Temp I accidentally find 7174 files using 2.9 GB. Investigations show that many files are from uninstalled software (for

  2. Does deleting temporary files really speed up your computer?

    Oct 24, 2011 · Yes, regularly deleting temporary files does speed up your computer, but the "amount of speed up" depends on memory, processor and how often is this folder used.

  3. Windows 10 displays 54.4GB of temp files, but only 3GB can be …

    Oct 16, 2018 · After looking at my storage use in Windows 10, I noticed that a lot of storage is taken up by temporary files. According to Settings, about 54.4GB is being used. However, …

  4. What are "temp" folders used for in Windows 10? - Super User

    Jul 19, 2020 · I wanted to do disk cleanup myself and found a large folder in %localappdata% called Temp. I wondered if deleting the contents of it won't harm my computer. All I know …

  5. 20GB of Temporary Files, Only 50MB in Temp Folder - Super User

    Jan 31, 2019 · I recently discovered that the Settings app is showing around 20GB of space used by temporary files. But when I go to remove them I can only remove about 28MB. When I open …

  6. How to safely delete AppData Temp folder? - Super User

    Jan 20, 2025 · 1 The temp folder is not always deleted, even after proper shutdowns, and the space can pile up to large proportions. You don't need to delete the folder itself though, only its …

  7. Can't delete/remove temporary files Windows 10 - Super User

    Jul 23, 2023 · The Temp folder will open, CTRL+A to select all and CTRL+DEL to delete all files, some files and folders will give you issues (permission etc.) just " Skip " and make sure to …

  8. Where does Clipchamp store temp files during screen recording

    Jul 9, 2024 · Is this a personal account, or business? Clipchamp docs indicate that folder is where Clipchamp stores its working files, meaning you're left with system swap/cache locations as …

  9. User temp folder is 103GB. Is it safe to delete? - Super User

    Nov 23, 2024 · In any case, you can simply go to that folder, Select all, Delete and confirm. This will ask if you want to move all files in that folder to the recycle bin. Make sure you are indeed …

  10. Is it safe to delete AppData\Local\Temp? - Super User

    Jan 18, 2015 · My advice would be to create a new folder in the temp directory and move any files/folders you want to delete to the new folder, check if everything still works.