How to clean up the temp folder in Windows. To keep your PC in good working order, it's important to ensure that any clutter and unused files are removed on a regular basis. This includes files in the temporary folder, as they were once necessary but are now not being used. You can either use a tool in Windows or do it manually. We show you how to do both. Step one. In the Start menu, select the All Programs option and choose System Tools from the Accessories menu. Step two. From here Select Disk Cleanup. Windows Vista Step. Click the "Start" button. In the search bar, type "%temp" and press "Enter." This command will take you to the Temp folder. Here you will find some details about the folders used in Wireshark on different Windows versions. As already mentioned, you can find the currently used folders in. I could see some files sitting in there in the temp file, I suspect this may be virus, I am trying to delete the file & folder, it says i don't have authority to do that. The wizard will identify the files it thinks you can delete, also telling you how much hard- drive space it will free up. Step three. From the list, untick the boxes to ensure just Temporary internet files is selected. Click 'Clean up system files'. Step four. Alternatively, you can manually delete the files in the temp folder. Open the Start menu and in the search box type '%temp%' then press return. Step five. You'll be presented with a list of files and folder that are stored in the temp folder. To delete them all, click on the first item, then hold down the Shift key and scroll to the bottom, clicking on the last item. Alternatively, press Organize, located at the top of the Window, and then press Select All. Then press delete and the files will be removed. If you want to delete only certain files or folders, press Ctrl and then click the one you want removed. Step six. You'll be asked to confirm you want to delete the files. Press yes and then the files will be removed. It's worth noting, it you receive a pop- up that says Windows is unable to delete files, it's probably because they are currently being used. Simply close the programme the file is related to and press Try Again.
Step seven. Now open the Recycle Bin, located on the desktop, and press Empty recycle bin to ensure the files are permanently removed from your machine.
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