Do I delete all files in TEMP folder?

I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

....unless you've unpacked, or stored, or downloaded something into it that
hasn't been unpacked or unzipped to another location, ...then you can
delete everything in it.

"Temporary Internet Files" is best emptied using the buttons on the
"Internet Options" screen.

regards, Richard


"Millie" wrote in message
...
I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

........unless you've unpacked, or stored, or downloaded something into it
that hasn't been unpacked or unzipped to another location, ...then you can
delete everything in it, in other words, so long as thee's nothing in it
that you might want to keep - there usually isn't.

"Temporary Internet Files" is best emptied using the buttons on the
"Internet Options" screen.

regards, Richard



"Millie" wrote in message
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I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

Millie -

Yes, you can delete the TEMP files *After* a re-boot of your PC. You *must*
re-boot first before doing the delete, as there may be some files which have
some need to complete certain tasks - such as if you've just installed a
program or something of that nature.

Simply open that folder (C:\WINDOWS\TEMP) and using the edit menu on the
toolbarselect alldelete by a R-Click and Shift key if you'd like to bypass
the Recycle bin and permanently delete them. If you'd prefer to send the to
the Recycle bin, select them as I've just described, but then use the delete
function without using the shift key.

If, for some reason the process stops (unlikely after a re-boot has been
performed), then simply Ctrl-key and select the top most filer or folder in
TEMP to de-select it. Then continue the process.

To empty the contents of the Temporary Internet Files, and the semi-obscured
Content.IE5 folder use the following method. First close all windows and
open browser applicationsControl PanelIE OptionsDelete filesdelete all
off-line content (when that dialogue box appears)OKOK out. *Don't* use any
other method, such as that which I stated to use for the TEMP folder to do
this process. Only use the IE Options delete files method.

If the process is very slow, be patient. If the process of deletion "hangs"
or freezes the PC, re-set the PC by the power button if Ctrl-Alt-Del will
not stop the process. If it hangs as I've said, then you may need to use a
DOS command such as Deltree to accomplish the deleting of the contents.

Post back if you need further help.

HTH -
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"Millie" wrote in message
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I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

Under normal circumstances, C:\WINDOWS\TEMP can be cleared of
files/folders after a fresh boot. You need the fresh boot, because
something may be sitting there, waiting to "complete" an install. You
will likely have seen a message about it, though. Anyway, you should
know whether you've installed something since boot. Now, some files may
return after the delete. "WebPoolFileFile" is one. That will come back
next boot or when you run McAfee.

I have seen one poster who objected, saying one should browse through
those files, looking for .log's. He said it might be interesting to see
whether there is an error message or something inside. It was too late
for me by then.

Naturally, if you have actually installed something into TEMP, there
might be a Registry connection to it. Those, you need to un/re-install
elsewhere. Finally, I even saw a poster who had system files in there,
perhaps it was the Temporary Internet Files in there. That shouldn't be!
Well, to be certain, is C:\Windows\TEMP mentioned in any of these
Registry keys?

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\She
ll Folders
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Use
r Shell Folders


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"Millie" wrote in message
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| I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
| files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
| everything be deleted from this folder?
| What about Internet Temp folder?
| THANKS!

In general, you can completely empty the TEMP folder immediately after =
rebooting (always reboot--there may be some files waiting to be =
referenced during the next startup.)

Caveats are that you may have mistakenly put files in TEMP that =
shouldn't have been put there. Also, some programs store emergency =
backups (timed backups, etc.) in TEMP, though that practice is outdated. =
Also, if your system is having problems, there may be files stored there =
that a tech support person would want to see.

So, if your system seems healthy, if you aren't missing any personal =
files, and you have just restarted your machine--sure, go ahead and =
delete them all. If it makes you nervous, *move* them to a different =
folder and wait for a week to see if anything untoward occurs.

--=20
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP for Win9x
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"Millie" wrote in message =
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I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that=20
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should=20
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

!Thanks RJK, Lucky Strike, PCR and Gary! I guess I should have just done a search for temp files because a *few* others have asked the same question. Do your eyes ever just roll out of your heads when you hear them over and over? AND that we all continue to use computers and actually manage to be successful sometimes?
Muchos gratias again,
Millie

"RJK" wrote:

........unless you've unpacked, or stored, or downloaded something into it
that hasn't been unpacked or unzipped to another location, ...then you can
delete everything in it, in other words, so long as thee's nothing in it
that you might want to keep - there usually isn't.

"Temporary Internet Files" is best emptied using the buttons on the
"Internet Options" screen.

regards, Richard



"Millie" wrote in message
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I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

You are welcome. Threads like these are great place for collecting a
spare eyeball/two, indeed. Watch out for Terhune's glass eye, though!

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There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
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"Millie" wrote in message
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| !Thanks RJK, Lucky Strike, PCR and Gary! I guess I should have just
done a search for temp files because a *few* others have asked the same
question. Do your eyes ever just roll out of your heads when you hear
them over and over? AND that we all continue to use computers and
actually manage to be successful sometimes?
| Muchos gratias again,
| Millie
|
| "RJK" wrote:
|
| ........unless you've unpacked, or stored, or downloaded something
into it
| that hasn't been unpacked or unzipped to another location, ...then
you can
| delete everything in it, in other words, so long as thee's nothing
in it
| that you might want to keep - there usually isn't.
|
| "Temporary Internet Files" is best emptied using the buttons on the
| "Internet Options" screen.
|
| regards, Richard
|
|
|
| "Millie" wrote in message
| ...
| I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
| files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
| everything be deleted from this folder?
| What about Internet Temp folder?
| THANKS!
|
|
|

You are welcome Millie. I hope you will enjoy a great 4th! ;-)
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"Millie" wrote in message
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!Thanks RJK, Lucky Strike, PCR and Gary! I guess I should have just done a
search for temp files because a *few* others have asked the same question.
Do your eyes ever just roll out of your heads when you hear them over and
over? AND that we all continue to use computers and actually manage to be
successful sometimes?
Muchos gratias again,
Millie

"RJK" wrote:

........unless you've unpacked, or stored, or downloaded something into
it
that hasn't been unpacked or unzipped to another location, ...then you
can
delete everything in it, in other words, so long as thee's nothing in it
that you might want to keep - there usually isn't.

"Temporary Internet Files" is best emptied using the buttons on the
"Internet Options" screen.

regards, Richard



"Millie" wrote in message
...
I currently have 561 mb in my temp folder. I know that
files with ~ and other odd text can be deleted, but should
everything be deleted from this folder?
What about Internet Temp folder?
THANKS!

"Millie" wrote in message
...

!Thanks RJK, Lucky Strike, PCR and Gary! I guess I should have just done a
search for temp files because a *few* others have asked the same question.
Do your eyes ever just roll out of your heads when you hear them over and
over?

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