{"id":47379,"date":"2024-09-12T20:22:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=47379"},"modified":"2025-04-18T06:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:41:51","slug":"how-to-delete-temporary-files-from-windows-10-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-delete-temporary-files-from-windows-10-pcs\/","title":{"rendered":"Done in a Minute: How to Delete Temporary Files on Your Windows 10\/11 PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Temporary files take up space over time and can affect your PC one way or the other, like reducing your system&rsquo;s speed. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s crucial to learn how to delete temporary file s to avoid any mishaps.&nbsp; I&rsquo;ll walk you through various ways to  delete temp files , starting with the easiest.  Cleaning these types of files shouldn&rsquo;t be a big deal, but there are some steps you need to follow to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/clearing-the-clutter-how-to-free-up-space-on-c-drive-in-windows-10\/\">free up precious space on your C drive <\/a>.&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s begin. <\/p>\n<h2>What Are Temporary Files?<\/h2>\n<p>When Windows and third-party apps are running an operation, they tend to store data temporarily to speed up the process, act as a backup, or ensure a smooth operation.  For example, apps like  Microsoft Word  generate temp files as backup copies of documents under edit.&nbsp; That way, they can provide a safety net against unexpected crashes or power interruptions. That is why Word shows you previous document versions whenever you restart the app after a crash if you never  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/find-word-autosave-location-on-win-10\/\">saved the file locally or to the cloud <\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Are temporary files the same thing as junk files?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">As I&rsquo;ve stated earlier, temp files store data temporarily to speed up tasks. Junk files are unnecessary files or unused data that accumulate over time. And that may include temporary files. So, yes, temporary files can become junk, but not all of them are considered as one. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>How to Delete Temporary Files on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>\nNow, let&rsquo;s find out how to clear temp files from your computer. I&rsquo;ve listed the methods, beginning from the simplest:\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Use reliable third-party software<\/h3>\n<p>I always use  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> to  delete temp file s because the tool makes it so easy to use and gets the job done.&nbsp; This all-in-one tool excels at removing files and other items that slow down your computer. You can also use it to delete damaged registry entries,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-cleanup-a-comprehensive-guide-to-free-up-disk-space\/\">old Windows Update files <\/a>, corrupt files, empty folders, duplicates, or large files.&nbsp; The best part is that you can schedule the cleanup activity so that you don&rsquo;t have to think about it again.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>We have a blog article on how to use Auslogics BoostSpeed to remove duplicate photos.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Check out the guide if you have duplicates that are eating up your storage space:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/best-free-methods-how-to-find-and-remove-duplicate-photos-in-windows-10\/\">How to Find and Remove Duplicate Photos in Windows <\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ll show you  how to delete temp files  and schedule it for the next cleanup:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> from the official website and install it.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1.png\" alt=\"Delete temporary files with Auslogics BoostSpeed\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After launching the program, click on that huge  <i>Scan  <\/i>button to start cleaning your temp files right away.  <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the scan is complete, click on <i>See scan details<\/i> to review the results before confirming deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The process will also fix other issues like stability, performance glitches, disk fragmentation, and much more. I suggest you let BoostSpeed run to make your PC function better.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>However, if you want to focus on only the temporary files, click on the gear icon or customize scan near the Scan button to uncheck the areas you don&rsquo;t want to check. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Use the Scheduler to clean temp files automatically<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You don&rsquo;t have to clean the temporary files yourself. You can automate. You can switch to Advanced mode. Don&rsquo;t let this term scare you. It&rsquo;s not for tech-savvies.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>This mode lets you view tools, enter the Scheduler, and allows you to fully fine-tune the tool to your needs. That&rsquo;s all.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2.png\" alt=\"Use Auslogics BoostSpeed Scheduler to clean temp files automatically\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, regarding The Scheduler, it allows you to choose the program&rsquo;s routine for finding and removing temporary files. You can open it by clicking  <i>My Scheduler <\/i> in Advanced mode. <\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3.png\" alt=\"Auslogics BoostSpeed My Scheduler\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">I recommend running the Scheduler at the time you&rsquo;re not busy. This helps the utility check your system thoroughly without interrupting your work.&nbsp; <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Now, follow these steps to set it up:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select  <i>My Scanner <\/i> under  <i>Scheduler <\/i>.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right side of the screen and check the  <i>Enable automatic maintenance <\/i> box under  <i>Scheduler: My Scanner <\/i>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4.png\" alt=\"Enable automatic maintenance\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">I recommend keeping all the boxes checked under the  <i>What? <\/i> section. That said, you can choose what you want to scan. Expanding each item shows you exactly what the tool will scan for and delete. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-5.png\" alt=\"In Auslogics BoostSpeed, select My Scanner\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The  <i>When?  <\/i>section allows you to choose how often the scan will run and the specific time of day. If you select  <i>When PC is idle, <\/i> you can specify how long the PC has to be idle for the tool to kick in. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-6.png\" alt=\"If you select  <i>When PC is idle, <\/i> you can specify how long the PC has to be idle for the tool to kick in \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You should see a note at the bottom of the page showing the time and date for the next scan based on your preference.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Scheduler will disappear once you click the  <i>OK <\/i> button. You can always go back to the tool to adjust your settings. <\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\"> <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> has other useful tools under its belt. For example, you can use Windows Slimmer or Deep Disk Cleaner to perform even deeper PC optimization to get more disk space.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 2: Use Windows Disk Cleanup<\/h3>\n<p>Disk Cleanup  is a native Windows utility designed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/proven-ways-to-clean-windows\/\">to clean up your computer<\/a>. It searches and analyzes hard drives for files that are no longer useful and can be safely deleted.&nbsp; Whether you partition your drives or use different physical storage devices, the tool will always prompt you to specify the volume you want to clean up. Follow these steps to delete not only Windows temp files, but all other unnecessary files <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-disk-cleanup-is-now-replaced-by-windows-10-storage\/\">using Disk Cleanup<\/a>: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Start<\/em> menu, type  <code>disk <\/code><i>, <\/i>&nbsp;and click the  <i>Disk Cleanup <\/i> result. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-7.png\" alt=\"Click on Disk Cleanup\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The utility will allow you to select a drive if you have multiple hard drives or partitions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-8.png\" alt=\"The utility will allow you to select a drive if you have multiple hard drives or partitions \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the files you want to remove and click the  <i>OK  <\/i>button. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you want to remove temporary files created by different Windows components, click the  <i>Clean up system files <\/i> button. The tool will scan those files and display them. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-9.png\" alt=\"Clean up system files\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can now check the boxes for the files you want to remove and click the  <i>OK  <\/i>button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native left\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Even though the Disk Cleanup tool can help you delete temp files on a Windows PC, it can&rsquo;t clean them 100%.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly true for web browsers or certain programs. The best way to do a thorough cleaning is to use one of the PC cleaners like <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed.<\/a> <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group left\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 3: Use the Settings app to delete temp files<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe Storage interface in the Settings application is another place where you can see different categories of temporary files and remove them.<\/p>\n<p>It also shows how much space each temporary file category takes up on your drive and allows you to select what to delete.<\/p>\n<p>However, unlike the Disk Cleanup tool that checks other drives, it only scans your primary drive.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the  <i>System  <\/i>icon after the <em>Settings<\/em> page appears. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-10.png\" alt=\"System settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left sidebar and select  <i>Storage <\/i> under  <i>System <\/i>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, switch to the <em>Storage<\/em> page and click the  <i>Temporary files <\/i> category. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-11-1.png\" alt=\"Temporary files\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Allow Windows to calculate the temporary files and display them. You&rsquo;ll see the total size of all the files within each category. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, select the files you want to remove by clicking their checkboxes and the  <i>Remove files <\/i> button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-12.png\" alt=\"Click the Remove files button\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Use Storage Sense to manage your disk space<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Inside Storage, you&rsquo;ll find the Storage Sense feature. It&rsquo;s a built-in tool to help you automatically free up space by deleting files you don&rsquo;t need, such as temp files and contents in your Recycle Bin. <\/p>\n<p>You can set Storage Sense to run every day, week, or month and empty your Recycle Bin every 1, 14, 30, and 60 days. Furthermore, you can set the utility to delete files in your  <i>Downloads <\/i> folder at your preferred specific time.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Just toggle the button and adjust it to your preference, and you&rsquo;re good to go. <\/p>\n<p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 4: Use Temp folders to delete temporary files<\/h3>\n<p>There are two  <i>Temp <\/i> folders in your computer where programs and the operating system store temporary files. Installed applications use one folder, and Windows uses the other.&nbsp; They hold files created during installation, gameplay, browsing, and general app usage. Some user logs and additional information that may no longer be needed are also saved in these folders. You can easily delete these files through File Explorer or  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Command Prompt <\/a>. Here&rsquo;s h ow to clear temp file s using these alternatives:&nbsp; <b>Using File Explorer<\/b>First, you have to show all your hidden files and folders. These steps will guide you: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Win + E<\/code> hotkey to open the <em>File Explorer<\/em> window. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After <em>File Explorer<\/em> opens, go to the ribbon menu and switch to the  <i>View  <\/i>tab. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, check the box beside  <i>Hidden items <\/i> in the  <i>Show\/hide <\/i> section. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-13.png\" alt=\"Check the box beside  <i>Hidden items <\/i> in the  <i>Show\/hide <\/i> section \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"> If you&rsquo;re using Windows 11, the steps are similar. Click on&nbsp;<i>View<\/i>, go to&nbsp;<i>Show<\/i>, and select&nbsp;<i>Hidden items<\/i>.&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-14.png\" alt=\"Windows 11 Hidden items\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, follow these steps to remove your computer&rsquo;s temporary files:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use the <code>Win + R<\/code> hotkey to call up the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type  <code>%temp% <\/code>&nbsp;into the text box and tap the <code>Enter<\/code>  key or click the  <i>OK  <\/i>button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-15.png\" alt=\"Type in %temp%\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This command will open the following folder:  <i>C:\\Users\\YOUR_USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Temp.  <\/i>This folder mainly contains temporary files created by your applications. <\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Replace <i>YOUR_USERNAME<\/i> with the name of the user whose files you&rsquo;re deleting.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-16.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command C:UsersYOUR_USERNAMEAppDataLocalTemp\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, select all the files in the folder using the <code>Ctrl + A<\/code> hotkey. <\/li>\n<li>Right-click and select  <i>Delete  <\/i>or tap the  <i>Delete  <\/i>button. You may have to click  <i>Continue  <\/i>to allow access. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Note that these files will go to your Recycle Bin and continue to occupy hard drive space until you empty the bin. You can delete them permanently by holding the Shift key while you click  <i>Delete <\/i>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, open the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box again, type  <code>temp <\/code>&nbsp;into the text box, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-17.png\" alt=\"Type in temp and press Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The command will open the following folder:  <i>C:\\Windows\\Temp <\/i>. This folder contains temporary files created by Windows. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-18.png\" alt=\"Open the following folder: C:WindowsTemp\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, select and delete all the files in the folder. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Important!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If a prompt tells you that a program is currently using a file or folder, you can select  <i>Skip  <\/i>and allow Windows to delete the rest of the files. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p><b>Using Command Prompt&nbsp;<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <em>Start<\/em> menu and type  <code>Command Prompt <\/code><i>. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click  <i>Run as administrator <\/i> on the right under the  <i>Command Prompt <\/i> result. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-19.png\" alt=\"Click  <i>Run as administrator <\/i> on the right under the  <i>Command Prompt <\/i> result \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the <em>Command Prompt<\/em> window appears, type the following command line and hit the <code>Enter<\/code> key:  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>rd %temp% \/s \/q <\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-20.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command: rd %temp% \/s \/q\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The <i> \/s <\/i> switch prompts Windows to delete every subfolder in the Temp folder, and the  <i>\/q <\/i> one prevents confirmation prompts from showing up. Windows will let you know if another process is currently using any file. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You can point Windows to the specific  <i>Temp <\/i> folder if the  <i>%temp% <\/i> command doesn&rsquo;t work for any reason. To do that, type in the full path to the folder. The command should look like this: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>C:\\Users\\YOUR_USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Temp <\/pre>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Again, replace  <i>YOUR_USERNAME <\/i> with the name of the user whose files you&rsquo;re deleting. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Do the same for the Windows  <i>Temp <\/i> folder. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native left\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">As you may have noticed, this is quite complex and, if you ask me, unnecessary compared to the first method discussed.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know how to remove temporary files the easy way, use  <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed. <\/a> \n<p>Additionally, it deeply cleans all your drives and helps to optimize space by completely uninstalling programs and apps, finding duplicate and large files, and defragmenting your drives.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group left\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Is It Safe to Delete Temporary Files?<\/h2>\n<p>\nIt is generally safe to occasionally delete temp files because they are temporary by definition. That means programs create the files knowing that they will be discarded. Critical components are not attached to the files as a result.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you should take some precautions to not delete critical and non-temporary files in your quest to do your housecleaning. This is where third-party utilities like BoostSpeed come in.<\/p>\n<p>It does a good job of making sure important files are not deleted.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/delete-temporary-internet-files\/\">How to Delete Temporary Internet Files? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why Should You Delete Your Temporary Files<\/h2>\n<p>\nShould you delete temp files? Yes, and these are the reasons why:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get more space on your PC.<\/b> Temporary files can accumulate to the point that you no longer have enough space to save work files. Also, your computer requires an amount of free space for optimal performance. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boost your PC performance. <\/b>Your system needs enough space for processes to run smoothly, such as  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/virtual-memory-too-low\/\">virtual memory <\/a>, search indexing, thumbnails, updates, and temporary files. Third-party applications will also continue to create new temporary files as they work. So, you have to clear files that are no longer needed to create space for your applications and OS to function optimally.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resolve any issues with the system software.<\/b> Sometimes, the problems you encounter with the software are because the temporary files are corrupted. So, when an app accesses these files, it gets an error, causing various issues.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Secure your privacy<\/b>. Temp files usually contain sensitive information, like cached web pages, form inputs, or documents you&rsquo;ve not saved. Unauthorized parties can access potentially sensitive information if they know where to look and if the data is available. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information updates.<\/b> Sometimes, Windows and other applications display cached content instead of fetching real-time data whenever you query information you used before. Deleting the cached files will force them to get the new, updated information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2>How to Delete Temporary Files: Explained<\/h2>\n<p>\nI&rsquo;ve shown you how to delete temp files, and it&rsquo;s a good practice to remove them regularly. This helps to keep your system running smoothly. Whether you use Auslogics BoostSpeed, the Disk Cleanup tool, or Command Prompt, they will ensure your PC remains clutter-free.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions you need answers to, let us know in the comments below! Also, please share it with your friends who might find it helpful!\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I automatically delete temp files?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tYou can use Storage Sense to schedule your temporary files deletion. However, the best option is to use a third-party tool like  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/beginners-guide-to-disk-defragmentation\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a>. It offers advanced tools to clear temp files and other files taking up space on your system. \r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why can't I delete my temporary files?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tIf you&rsquo;re experiencing this problem, it&rsquo;s possible that some of the temp files are still running. In some cases, you may not be able to delete them because of system permissions or some  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">files are corrupted <\/a>. \r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can we delete C:\temp?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, you can do so, but proceed with caution. The operating system and various apps use the C:\temp folder to store temporary files. Make sure to delete files that are no longer needed or are older. If you&rsquo;re not sure, use a free PC cleaner like BoostSpeed.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to know how to delete temporary files on your Windows PC, this guide will help you. 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