What Is A Temporary File?

A Temporary File Or Temp File Is A File Created To Hold Information Temporarily While A File Is Being Created. After The Program Has Been Closed, The Temporary File Should Be Deleted. Microsoft Windows And Windows Programs Often Create A .tmp File As A Temporary File And The Programs Often Store Temporary Files On The Hard Drive. Over Time, These Files Can Start To Take Up A Lot Of Space. Clearing Temporary Files Is A Good Way To Reclaim Additional Disk Storage Space.

• How To Clear/Delete Temporary Files From Windows Computer :

1. Press The “Windows Key + R” Keyboard Shortcut To Open The “Run” Dialog Box.

2. In The Run Window Or Search Box Type The Following Command :

     %temp%

3. Click “Ok”. This Will Open The Folder That Windows Has Designated As Your Temp

    Folder, Probably C:\Users\ [ User Name ] \ Appdata \ Local \ Temp.

4. Press Ctrl + A Keyboard Shortcut To Select All.

5. Press Shift + Delete Keyboard Shortcut To Permanent Delete The Temp Files. Click “Yes” To Confirm.

6. All Temporary Files Will Now Delete.

Note : Some Files May Not Be Able To Be Deleted. If You Are Prompted About Files That Are Missing Or In Use, Click The Check Box Next To “Do This For All Current Items:” And Click “Skip”.

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