How to safely delete AppData Temp folder? - Super User
Jan 20, 2025 · The temp folder is not always deleted, even after proper shutdowns, and the space can pile up to large proportions. You don't need to delete the folder itself though, only its …
What are "temp" folders used for in Windows 10? - Super User
Jul 19, 2020 · I wanted to do disk cleanup myself and found a large folder in %localappdata% called Temp. I wondered if deleting the contents of it won't harm my computer. All I know …
Is it safe to delete AppData\Local\Temp? - Super User
Jan 18, 2015 · My advice would be to create a new folder in the temp directory and move any files/folders you want to delete to the new folder, check if everything still works.
Is there a list of Windows special directories/shortcuts (like %TEMP ...
The question is quite straight forward, I need a list of environment variables (which is a fixed list) and is answered by Dennis Williamson.
Where are Notepad temp/unsaved .txt files located? - Super User
Sep 19, 2024 · Since Windows 11 (or maybe earlier) Windows Notepad internally stores unsaved files so if the application (or Windows) crashes they will be still there later. For example, …
Why doesn't Disk Cleanup clean `%temp%` or `c:\windows\temp`?
Dec 27, 2021 · 1 "Back in the day" it was good to be in the habit of periodically deleting the temp files created in c:\tmp by Windows and other software, or else you'd risk filling up your fancy …
Where is the temporary directory in Linux? - Super User
Anyway, the standard temporary directory in a typical Linux system is /tmp. It is the equivalent of C:\Temp in the sense that it is only the default temporary directory, not universal. Even if /tmp …
Where does TEMP environment variable value comes from?
Jun 15, 2022 · Your system TEMP is not being used here. Only your USER temp is being used. The 3 makes no sense based on your other screen shot. Open the registry editor and look at …
Change the "temp" folder used when zipping/archiving files?
Jan 9, 2012 · As Hesse said, change the Environment Path %Temp% to an alternate location. You can do this by Right-Clicking on My Computer then selecting Properties. If you are using …
Is it safe to change %TEMP% and %TMP% to a custom location?
Is it safe to change the User environment variables %TEMP% and %TMP% to point somewhere else (e.g. D:\temp, if D is my other disk with more space)? Also what about changing the …