Windows 10: Can't remove temp files

I keep running out of memory and my temp files are taking up most of it. I've tried everything and it isn't making any difference.


I have 162 GB of temp files on a 223 Gb c: drive

I've already done everything that the "help" files indicate and moved everything I could away from that drive...


Need a little help

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temp file removal

Hi JerrySieb,

I'm Charles, an Independent advisor trying to help.

When trying to erase them, is an error generated? I say this because I understood that you cannot eliminate them. Here the steps to eliminate them:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402661...

I also apply this option to delete them:

1.- Windows + R >> Run, now type: temp + Enter, select all the files, and press Shift + Delete

2.- Windows + R >> Run, now write:% temp% + Enter, select all the files, and press Shift + Delete

3.- Windows + I >> Settings >> System >> Storage (Click on the option) >> Select the list of temporary folders >> Remove files

Attentive to any comments

I hope the steps work for you too

Have a happy day

Best Regards,

Charles.

 

Temp Files : Runaway Creation

Hello Bruce,

Windows Temporary files are created by the operating system during the normal course of its running when there may not be enough memory allocated for the task.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to delete temporary files nad check if it helps:

Step 1

• Press Windows key + R
• Type temp and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 2

• Press Windows key + R
• Type %temp% and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 3

• Press Windows key + R
• Type prefetch and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Get back to us, if you have further queries. We will be glad to help you.

 

Temp file cleanup trouble

Hi thanks for reaching out! I'm Kyle M. a Microsoft Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Community Member like you. I'm glad to help you with your concern.

Follow these steps to remove excess Temp Files:

1. Press Windows key + i to open settings.

2.Select System > Storage and then scroll down the list and choose Temporary files.

3. delete temp files by clicking "Remove Files" just be careful on downloaded files.

Let me know if you need anything else! Keep safe!

Regards,

Kyle M.