.. But I am deadly serious..


Can I delete ALL in a folder called Temp?

I mean ALL its contents???

..and only genuine replies only.. I dont wanna fuck up my comp


I mean could an important file find itself in a temp folder? or is all in temp folders just duplicates and rubbish???

Good Question

My computer says I have low memory

I was thinking it was because my Temp folder is full. But Im scared to delete anything. All of the other stuff I need (pictures,music). So I dont know what to delete.

ThreadCula said:

Don't be scared, thready.

But I dont want low memory 9sey!

I need to delete some stuff

2the9s said:

WARNING do not take computer advice from 9sey

ThreadCula said:

Don't worry sweety, I'll walk you through it!

Okay, do you have any vice grips? Get them, go stand by your fuse box, and wait for further instructions!

2the9s said:

REDBABY said:

From what I understand the "Temp" folder is exactly that - Temporary files.

basically if you are running / installing a program Windows plonks files in there whilst it uses them, normally software will remove its own temp files however not all of them. So it is generally safe to delete all the files in a Temp folder. Sometimes you will get a warning saying "Windows cannot delete this file it is being used by another program" or something along that line, don't worry about it, basically it means that there is a program running on yor PC and it is ..... Well.....using that file !!!

obviously if you are unsure then use the "Disk Cleanup" program in your system tools. This will clear most crap of your hard drive.

If you are on windows XP the correct location would be:

C:\Documents and settings\(your computer name)\local settings\temp

also, in order to keep your windows a bit healthier deleting all files in the temporary internet folder would be wise too - This is the same directory as above but obviously the temp would be temporary internet folder.

ThreadCula said:

I have deleted it, but its all in my bin and I might pull them out, cos I am too scared to delete things for real..

REDBABY said:

If it is in your "bin" and your PC is still running it is safe to assume your PC isnt missing them and it will be ok to empty the bin.

purpledisc said:

so, even files installed.. that are in the Temp folder can be deleted?

I think I have 3 temp folders.. and its all very confusing..
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REDBABY said:

3 Temps???

Is it a MAC?? or windows?

purpledisc said:

Windows.. I have 2 in my (:C) thingy and one in my (:E) drive

purpledisc said:

C:\Documents and settings\(your computer name)\local settings\temp

C:\windows\temp

These are the only Temp Folders I have on Windows Xp and I empty both twice a week without problem.

REDBABY said:

C:\Documents and settings\(your computer name)\local settings\temp

C:\windows\temp

I can say empty the above 2 without worry.

As I cannot see your PC I dare not recommend what to do with the E: Temp folder, however theoretically a Temp folder is purely for storing temporary files so it should be ok to remove them.

Do you know how to set a system restore point up? If so, set one up and then remove the files, if any problems arise you can restore your PC back to the point prior to removal.

purpledisc said:

My E: Temp folder is for AI files.. so I remove them ok, without worry.. just my C: Temp files, I have two.. dunno why but they got stuff on I am unaware of, like installation stuff and DAT files and things..

Have you tried switching it off and switching it back on again?

Start
Run
%temp%
ENTER
CONTROL+E
SUPR
ENTER

REDBABY said:

are the 2 in C: the same path as what I gave earlier?? (Presuming you have XP)

If so, it is safe to do so. As I pointed out earlier the Temp folder is purely for storing temp files, unless you have specifically instructed a program to install there.

purpledisc said:

yeah, unless my comp guy put stuff in there on purpose.. I dunno.. will never find out..

REDBABY said:

dont worry, just delete them.

Like I said in an earlier post, if you are worried do the system restore thing.

Do it as I said
It's totally safe!