01Using Disk Cleanup
- Disk Cleanup is a built-in utility in Windows that allows you to easily delete temporary files.
- To use Disk Cleanup, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type 'cleanmgr' and press Enter.
- Select the drive you want to clean up (usually the C: drive) and click OK.
- Disk Cleanup will calculate how much space can be freed up.
- Select the types of files you want to delete, such as Temporary files, and click OK.
- Click Delete Files to confirm the deletion of the selected files.
- Disk Cleanup will now delete the temporary files from your Windows computer.
02Manually deleting temporary files
- If you prefer to manually delete temporary files, you can do so by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type '%temp%' and press Enter. This will open the temporary files folder.
- Select all the files and folders in the temporary files folder by pressing Ctrl + A.
- Press Shift + Delete to permanently delete the selected files and folders.
- Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
- Note: Be cautious when manually deleting temporary files, as some files may be in use by running programs. Deleting these files may cause the program to malfunction.
- By following these steps, you can manually delete temporary files from your Windows computer.
Conclusion
Deleting temporary files on Windows is a simple and effective way to free up storage space and optimize system performance. Whether you choose to use the built-in Disk Cleanup utility or manually delete the files, taking the time to regularly remove temporary files can help ensure smooth operation of your computer.
Methods | Details |
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Step 1 | Use Disk Cleanup utility to delete temporary files. |
Step 2 | Manually delete temporary files from the '%temp%' folder. |