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  1. Windows 10 displays 54.4GB of temp files, but only 3GB can be …

    Oct 16, 2018 · Temporary files are generated when users are creating a new file, and their role is to temporarily retain information until the file users are working on is saved. Temporary files …

  2. 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, …

  3. How to safely delete AppData Temp folder? - Super User

    Jan 20, 2025 · The files in Temp folders, though, are meant to be deleted at the end of a session. If they're locked (i.e., you've tried to delete the Temp folder manually, from Explorer or CMD, …

  4. 20GB of Temporary Files, Only 50MB in Temp Folder - Super User

    Jan 31, 2019 · I recently discovered that the Settings app is showing around 20GB of space used by temporary files. But when I go to remove them I can only remove about 28MB. When I open …

  5. 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.

  6. Can't delete/remove temporary files Windows 10 - Super User

    Jul 23, 2023 · The Temp folder will open, CTRL+A to select all and CTRL+DEL to delete all files, some files and folders will give you issues (permission etc.) just " Skip " and make sure to …

  7. Do files in temporary folders get automatically deleted?

    Here is a screenshot of the Storage Sense settings: The temporary files category seems to be the general use temp files on the computer, the relevant portion reads: Temporary Files Apps can …

  8. What are "temp" folders used for in Windows 10? - Super User

    Jul 19, 2020 · You can delete the files in local appdata .. \temp with no harm. If any file is busy by an app, it will not allow deletion. Do not force it. You can also delete files in c:\windows\temp …

  9. temporary files - Why does my %appdata%\Local\Temp folder …

    Files that are in use and important for programs will be locked (i.e. open). Windows does not delete files from this directory itself however if you choose "Disk cleanup" in the properties of …

  10. windows 10 - INetCache/IE folder contains an incredible amount …

    Sep 15, 2022 · The folder C:\Windows\System32\Config\SystemProfile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\IE\ …