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Bad to delete all temp files?????

  • 01-03-2005 06:52PM
    #1
    mar|<
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭


    my comp has been slowing down lately and i was wondering if my temp files had anything to do with it... even if they dnt i wouild like to delete them anyway coz they are messin up my spyware scans. does it matter whats in those folders, is it every web page and doc of mine or is ther windows stuff in ther, i have noticed a setup file, will completely emptying C:\Temp and the like fck up my pc or any of its programs? would really like some help


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  • #2
    Infini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭Infini


    I doubt it. The temp file is used for keeping things like duplicate installer files and pictures from websites. You shouldn't have any problems cleaning out that folder.


  • #3
    mar|<
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭mar|<


    thanks


  • #4
    D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭D


    Try defragging though it usually helps.


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 95,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    the temp files are supposed to be deleted by the program when it's finished with them - so shut down the computer (to close the programs) then restart and empty the temp folder BEFORE you open new programs.

    get spacemonger to see what is really taking up space.


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