Windows 10 creates temporary files when you use an application (such as Microsoft Word) for your convenience. However, in a day the computer can create hundreds of temporary files, which will fill the hard disk (hard drive). When opening a document with Ms Word, a temporary copy of the document will be created every few minutes. This wikiHow teaches you how to delete temporary files on your computer using Disk Cleanup, the Settings app, and simple commands with the Run dialog.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Disk Cleanup
Step 1. Run Disk Cleanup
Look for " disk cleanup " in the search field on the taskbar (taskbar), and click the result that appears at the very top (this is the application). This is the easiest method to clean temporary files on a Windows 10 computer.
You can also open the search feature by pressing Windows key+S if you can't find it on the taskbar
Step 2. Check the boxes near "Temporary Internet Files" and "Temporary Files"
You can see the amount of space to be freed in the column on the right.
The box that is recommended to be deleted by default will be checked. You can leave it checked and delete the file, or uncheck it and uncheck it
Step 3. Click Delete Files
Click " OK " in the box that appears to confirm the deletion of the file. As the process continues, the box will disappear and a file deletion progress bar will be displayed. This bar will disappear when the process is complete.
Method 2 of 3: Using Settings
Step 1. Open Settings
on Windows.
You can open Settings by clicking the Start icon, and selecting the gear icon.
Step 2. Click System
The icon is a computer.
Step 3. Click Storage
You can find this option at the bottom left of the menu.
Step 4. Click the drive used to install Windows 10
This drive usually displays the Windows logo above the hard disk icon, and is named "This PC".
Step 5. Click Temporary Files
The number listed indicates the amount of space used by the temporary file. The next page will display all files that are considered temporary files, including those in the Downloads folder, files in the Recycle Bin, and thumbnails.
Step 6. Check the box next to the files you want to delete
Step 7. Click Remove files
A file deletion progress bar will be displayed.
Method 3 of 3: Manually Deleting Temporary Files
Step 1. Open the Run box by pressing Win+R
This is the most complicated method of cleaning temporary files because you have to get yourself involved in it.
Step 2. Type "%temp%" in the Run box, then press Enter key
A folder containing all the temporary files will be opened.
Step 3. Select all files and folders
Do this by clicking the first file, then holding down Shift and clicking the last file. You can also do this by clicking on the first file and pressing Ctrl+A.
Step 4. Right-click anywhere in the file and select Delete
To do this, you must be logged in as an administrator.
