TMP Files

MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster

That sounds like a temporary file folder that you probably don't need. You
can try renaming it (eg, to TMP.OLD) and wait a week or so to see if you get
any complaints. When it is confirmed that the files are not being access by
any application you can delete the folder.

Your genuine temporary folder is usually \Windows\Temp.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (DTS)
"rooster" wrote in message
...
MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster

What is the exact spelling of the folder, and the exact path?
Is it C:\Windows\TMP as you posted, or is it C:\Windows\Temp?

The contents of the Temp folder can be deleted after at least one reboot. If the
folder has another name, you must first determine what app is using it.

Click Start Menu Programs MS-DOS Prompt, type:
SET and press Enter.
What folder(s) does it show for the lines beginning TEMP= and TMP=?
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"rooster" wrote in message
...
MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster

-----Original Message-----
What is the exact spelling of the folder, and the exact
path?
Is it C:\Windows\TMP as you posted, or is it
C:\Windows\Temp?

glee;
Here you are....

Path: |START|FIND|FILES or FOLDERS|Find:All Files, Look in
Hello (C|named: TMP FILES||Find Now|


NAME In Folder Type

Program Files C:\ File Folder
is-QDGIO C:\ TMP Folder
Downloaded P... C:\Windows Active X Cache
Temporary Internet C:\Windows File Folder
tmpdelis " MS-DOS Batch
IEFILES 18KB Setup info
~DF478 29KB TMP File
www.8110 1KB TMP File
wbk293 5KB TMP File
wkbE0A0 3KB TMP File

etc.576 entries
Is this useful?


rooster




The contents of the Temp folder can be deleted after at
least one reboot. If the
folder has another name, you must first determine what
app is using it.

Click Start Menu Programs MS-DOS Prompt, type:
SET and press Enter.
What folder(s) does it show for the lines beginning TEMP=
and TMP=?
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"rooster" wrote in
message
...
MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows
containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this
another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster

.

Your search parameters make the results fairly meaningless. By searching for the
words TMP FILES, it will come up with every file and folder that contains the word
TMP or the word FILES. Your search has nothing to do with finding actual temporary
files. This is how people end up in a situation of destroying their system....by
deleting files that they *think* are not needed.

Temporary files do not generally include the word or extension, TMP, anyway. Find
your actual Temp folder (usually C:\Windows\Temp) by using the SET command I gave
you. Files in that folder can be deleted after a reboot. Leave the rest alone. :-)

Here is my canned reply to questions about deleting temporary files:

Reboot.
Open the Temp folder and delete all Temp files:
-Click StartRun, type %temp% and click OK.
-Press Ctrl+A to select all, then press Delete.

Delete the Temporary Internet Files:
Click Start Settings Control Panel Internet Options General tab.
Click the Delete Files button, then put a checkmark in the box to Delete all
offline content, and click OK, and OK.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"rooster" wrote in message
...

-----Original Message-----
What is the exact spelling of the folder, and the exact
path?
Is it C:\Windows\TMP as you posted, or is it
C:\Windows\Temp?

glee;
Here you are....

Path: |START|FIND|FILES or FOLDERS|Find:All Files, Look in
Hello (C|named: TMP FILES||Find Now|


NAME In Folder Type

Program Files C:\ File Folder
is-QDGIO C:\ TMP Folder
Downloaded P... C:\Windows Active X Cache
Temporary Internet C:\Windows File Folder
tmpdelis " MS-DOS Batch
IEFILES 18KB Setup info
~DF478 29KB TMP File
www.8110 1KB TMP File
wbk293 5KB TMP File
wkbE0A0 3KB TMP File

etc.576 entries
Is this useful?


rooster




The contents of the Temp folder can be deleted after at
least one reboot. If the
folder has another name, you must first determine what
app is using it.

Click Start Menu Programs MS-DOS Prompt, type:
SET and press Enter.
What folder(s) does it show for the lines beginning TEMP=
and TMP=?
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"rooster" wrote in
message
...
MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows
containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this
another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster

.

You didn't precisely answer the question...

(1) "START button, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt"
(2) SET
(3) Use "Mark"; outline with mouse, "Copy" to post...

C:\set
PATH=C:\Windows;C:\Windows\Command
TMP=c:\windows\TEMP
TEMP=C:\windows\TEMP
winbootdir=C:\WINDOWS
COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM
WINPMT=$p$g
PROMPT=$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In Windows 98$e[16CAlt+Tab to
switch;
type Exit to close$_$e[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G
windir=C:\Windows
BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
CMDLINE=Doskey


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"rooster" wrote in message
...
|
| -----Original Message-----
| What is the exact spelling of the folder, and the exact
| path?
| Is it C:\Windows\TMP as you posted, or is it
| C:\Windows\Temp?
|
| glee;
| Here you are....
|
| Path: |START|FIND|FILES or FOLDERS|Find:All Files, Look in
| Hello (C|named: TMP FILES||Find Now|
|
|
| NAME In Folder Type
|
| Program Files C:\ File Folder
| is-QDGIO C:\ TMP Folder
| Downloaded P... C:\Windows Active X Cache
| Temporary Internet C:\Windows File Folder
| tmpdelis " MS-DOS Batch
| IEFILES 18KB Setup info
| ~DF478 29KB TMP File
| www.8110 1KB TMP File
| wbk293 5KB TMP File
| wkbE0A0 3KB TMP File
|
| etc.576 entries
| Is this useful?
|
|
| rooster
|
|
|
|
| The contents of the Temp folder can be deleted after at
| least one reboot. If the
| folder has another name, you must first determine what
| app is using it.
|
| Click Start Menu Programs MS-DOS Prompt, type:
| SET and press Enter.
| What folder(s) does it show for the lines beginning TEMP=
| and TMP=?
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
|
| "rooster" wrote in
| message
| ...
| MSVIP's;
|
| I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows
| containing
| about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this
| another
| one of those things everyone knows about but me?
| What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?
|
| rooster
|
| .
|

Thanks Richard;

I'll try your suggestion after the long w/e.

rooster


-----Original Message-----
That sounds like a temporary file folder that you
probably don't need. You
can try renaming it (eg, to TMP.OLD) and wait a week or
so to see if you get
any complaints. When it is confirmed that the files are
not being access by
any application you can delete the folder.

Your genuine temporary folder is usually \Windows\Temp.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (DTS)
"rooster" wrote in
message
...
MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows
containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this
another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster


.

No you didn't. Your reply to Glee implies ALL folders in the C: partition.

Files with an extension name of "tmp" can usually be safely deleted.
ZoneAlarm (firewall) maintains one such named file in the C:\windows\temp
directory that you cannot delete if its in use. ZA will recreate it upon
next boot if its deleted.

Caution is required here, so more specific info is needed. I would just
drag them into the recycle bin temporarily for a week or so. Be sure you
use all your installed programs during that time period. If no protest is
noted about lack of .tmp file, empty the recycle bin.
"rooster" wrote in message
...
MSVIP's;

I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows containing
about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this another
one of those things everyone knows about but me?
What are they for? Can/should some of them be deleted?

rooster

PCR;

Sorry for the delay. I'm a newbie and haven't done the=20
MS-DOS Prompt thing before.It took me a while to learn the=20
drill. It doesn't look right to me, but such as it is ,=20
here it is.=20

8:00 AM 7/31/04
Copied from "Programs"MS-DOS prompt device=20


Microsoft(R) Windows 98
(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1998.

C:\WINDOWSC:\set

C:\WINDOWSPATH=3DC:\Windows;C:\Windows\Command

C:\WINDOWSTMP=3Dc:\windows\TEMP
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSTEMP=3DC:\windows\TEMP
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSwinbootdir=3DC:\WINDOWS
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSCOMSPEC=3DC:\COMMAND.COM
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSWINPMT=3D$p$g
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSCOMSPEC=3DC:\COMMAND.COM
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSWINPMT$p$g
Bad command or file name


C:\WINDOWSPROMPT=3D$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In=20
Windows 98$e[16CAlt+Tab
to

=1B[s=1B[f=1B[0;30;46m=1B[K DOS Session In Windows 98=1B[16CAlt+Tab=20
toswitch;
Bad command or file name

=1B[s=1B[f=1B[0;30;46m=1B[K DOS Session In Windows 98=1B[16CAlt+Tab=20
to type Exit to close$
_$e[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G
Too many parameters

=1B[s=1B[f=1B[0;30;46m=1B[K DOS Session In Windows 98=1B[16CAlt+Tab=20
to


C:\WINDOWS"PROMPT=3D$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In=20
Windows 98$e[16CAlt+Ta b to switch;type exit to close$_$e
[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G"
Bad command or file name



C:\WINDOWSwindir=3DC:\Windows
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSBLASTER=3DA220 15 D1
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWS"BLASTER=3DA220 15 D1"
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSCMDLINE=3DDoskey




-----Original Message-----
You didn't precisely answer the question...

(1) "START button, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt"
(2) SET
(3) Use "Mark"; outline with mouse, "Copy" to post...

C:\set
PATH=3DC:\Windows;C:\Windows\Command
TMP=3Dc:\windows\TEMP
TEMP=3DC:\windows\TEMP
winbootdir=3DC:\WINDOWS
COMSPEC=3DC:\COMMAND.COM
WINPMT=3D$p$g
PROMPT=3D$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In Windows 98$e
[16CAlt+Tab to
switch;
type Exit to close$_$e[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G
windir=3DC:\Windows
BLASTER=3DA220 I5 D1
CMDLINE=3DDoskey


--=20
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"rooster" wrote in=20
message
...
|
| -----Original Message-----
| What is the exact spelling of the folder, and the exact
| path?
| Is it C:\Windows\TMP as you posted, or is it
| C:\Windows\Temp?
|
| glee;
| Here you are....
|
| Path: |START|FIND|FILES or FOLDERS|Find:All Files, Look=20
in
| Hello (C|named: TMP FILES||Find Now|
|
|
| NAME In Folder Type
|
| Program Files C:\ File Folder
| is-QDGIO C:\ TMP Folder
| Downloaded P... C:\Windows Active X=20
Cache
| Temporary Internet C:\Windows File Folder
| tmpdelis " MS-DOS Batch
| IEFILES 18KB Setup info
| ~DF478 29KB TMP File
| www.8110 1KB TMP File
| wbk293 5KB TMP File
| wkbE0A0 3KB TMP File
|
| etc.576 entries
| Is this useful?
|
|
| rooster
|
|
|
|
| The contents of the Temp folder can be deleted after at
| least one reboot. If the
| folder has another name, you must first determine what
| app is using it.
|
| Click Start Menu Programs MS-DOS Prompt, type:
| SET and press Enter.
| What folder(s) does it show for the lines beginning=20
TEMP=3D
| and TMP=3D?
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
|
| "rooster" wrote=20
in
| message
| ...
| MSVIP's;
|
| I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows
| containing
| about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this
| another
| one of those things everyone knows about but me?
| What are they for? Can/should some of them be=20
deleted?
|
| rooster
|
| .
|


.

Sorry. I was unclear. I meant to just type "SET" at the Prompt. Then use
the buttons to copy it out & post the results. The rest of that were my
results from SET. It wasn't intended that you type it in.

(1) "START button, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt"
(2) SET
(3) Use "Mark" button; outline with mouse, "Copy" to post...


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"rooster" wrote in message
...

PCR;

Sorry for the delay. I'm a newbie and haven't done the
MS-DOS Prompt thing before.It took me a while to learn the
drill. It doesn't look right to me, but such as it is ,
here it is.

8:00 AM 7/31/04
Copied from "Programs"MS-DOS prompt device


Microsoft(R) Windows 98
(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1998.

C:\WINDOWSC:\set

C:\WINDOWSPATH=C:\Windows;C:\Windows\Command

C:\WINDOWSTMP=c:\windows\TEMP
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSTEMP=C:\windows\TEMP
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSwinbootdir=C:\WINDOWS
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSCOMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSWINPMT=$p$g
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSCOMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSWINPMT$p$g
Bad command or file name


C:\WINDOWSPROMPT=$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In
Windows 98$e[16CAlt+Tab
to

 DOS Session In Windows 98Alt+Tab
toswitch;
Bad command or file name

 DOS Session In Windows 98Alt+Tab
to type Exit to close$
_$e[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G
Too many parameters

 DOS Session In Windows 98Alt+Tab
to


C:\WINDOWS"PROMPT=$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In
Windows 98$e[16CAlt+Ta b to switch;type exit to close$_$e
[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G"
Bad command or file name



C:\WINDOWSwindir=C:\Windows
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSBLASTER=A220 15 D1
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWS"BLASTER=A220 15 D1"
Bad command or file name

C:\WINDOWSCMDLINE=Doskey




-----Original Message-----
You didn't precisely answer the question...

(1) "START button, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt"
(2) SET
(3) Use "Mark"; outline with mouse, "Copy" to post...

C:\set
PATH=C:\Windows;C:\Windows\Command
TMP=c:\windows\TEMP
TEMP=C:\windows\TEMP
winbootdir=C:\WINDOWS
COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM
WINPMT=$p$g
PROMPT=$e[s$e[f$e[0;30;46m$e[K DOS Session In Windows 98$e
[16CAlt+Tab to
switch;
type Exit to close$_$e[0;40;37;1m$e[K$e[u$P$G
windir=C:\Windows
BLASTER=A220 I5 D1
CMDLINE=Doskey


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"rooster" wrote in
message
...
|
| -----Original Message-----
| What is the exact spelling of the folder, and the exact
| path?
| Is it C:\Windows\TMP as you posted, or is it
| C:\Windows\Temp?
|
| glee;
| Here you are....
|
| Path: |START|FIND|FILES or FOLDERS|Find:All Files, Look
in
| Hello (C|named: TMP FILES||Find Now|
|
|
| NAME In Folder Type
|
| Program Files C:\ File Folder
| is-QDGIO C:\ TMP Folder
| Downloaded P... C:\Windows Active X
Cache
| Temporary Internet C:\Windows File Folder
| tmpdelis " MS-DOS Batch
| IEFILES 18KB Setup info
| ~DF478 29KB TMP File
| www.8110 1KB TMP File
| wbk293 5KB TMP File
| wkbE0A0 3KB TMP File
|
| etc.576 entries
| Is this useful?
|
|
| rooster
|
|
|
|
| The contents of the Temp folder can be deleted after at
| least one reboot. If the
| folder has another name, you must first determine what
| app is using it.
|
| Click Start Menu Programs MS-DOS Prompt, type:
| SET and press Enter.
| What folder(s) does it show for the lines beginning
TEMP=
| and TMP=?
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
|
| "rooster" wrote
in
| message
| ...
| MSVIP's;
|
| I just came across a "TMP Folder" in C:/Windows
| containing
| about 576 files ranging from 1KB to 32KB. Is this
| another
| one of those things everyone knows about but me?
| What are they for? Can/should some of them be
deleted?
|
| rooster
|
| .
|


.