Windows 10: Deleting files from

Hey guys;
I seem to have a bit of an OCD issue with deleting unnecessary files from my computer, even though I have plenty of space on the drive.
My system is Windows 10 Pro - latest build.
I have Windows installed on a 500GB SSD partition.

I have periodically deleted the files in the C:\Users\<myusername>\Local\Temp.
Sometimes after doing this, I lose my Quick Launch icons, and some apps need to re-initialize before being run.
I have had the problem with apps re-initializing mostly with older 3rd party apps, not Microsoft apps.

So, I guess it's not ok to delete the files in the temp folder.
I have switched to using the native Disk Cleanup tool, but I've been reading some good things about CCleaner. I've never trusted 3rd party cleaner utils, although my go-to registry editor is Registrar registry manager. I have been using it for a long time.
I understand that messing with the registry can be dangerous, but I have had enough experience with it so I no longer have a problem with breaking Windows when I do clean out entries from apps I no longer have installed.

What are your recommendations? Should I just leave the temp files (and the registry) alone, and let Windows do it's thing? Or are there some files that should be removed regularly?

Thanks
Ultrarunner

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deleting hard drive files

Hi,

May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
perform the task:

• Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
  
• Choose the files to delete
  
• Click on "Clean up system files"
  
• Click on Ok
  

For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

Regards.

 

windows 10 deleted my desktop files

Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

copied all files again to desktop.

Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

• Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
• Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
• Click on Users, select your User name
• Go to desktop folder

Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.

 

Delete and Cut Files with Preview Pane Open

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• Have you tried to delete the pdf file in preview panel?
• What exactly happens when try to delete the pdf file?

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Open File Explorer.
  
• 
  Select View and click on preview panel.
  
• 
  Select the pdf file.
  
• 
  At the right corner you will be able to see preview panel.
  
• 
  You can right click on it and delete the files.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.