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How to get rid of temporary files

"To delete temporary files:

1. Search for Disk cleanup from the taskbar and select it from the list of results.

2. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.

3. Select OK. "

That's what I am doing, but nothing is happening. Actually, since I posted a few hours ago I am now up from 1,6 GB to 4,1 GB of temporary files. Windows just don't want to delete them. And that is my problem.

 

Unable to delete temporary files

Hi Sumit,

Looks like you are running out of storage space, let's walk you through the steps of running
Disc cleanup for your Windows 10 device.

To delete temporary files, kindly follow these steps:

• Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
• Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
• Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
• Select OK.

If you need to free up more space, you can also delete system files:

• Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
• Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
• In Disk cleanup, select Clean up system files.
• Select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
• Select OK.

If the suggestions above didn't work, feel free to post back so we can further troubleshoot.

 

Question Mark on top of delete internet temporary site on bar

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

To delete temporary files: Search for Disk cleanup from the taskbar and select it from the list of results. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of for more information refer this article:

Disk cleanup in Windows 10

You can also follow these steps:
I suggest you to follow the steps below to delete temporary files.

Step 1:
1.Press Windows key + R

2.Type temp and click OK

3.Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 2:

1.Press Windows key + R

2.Type %temp% and click OK

3.Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 3:
1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button. In the search box, type Internet Explorer, and then, in the list of results, click Internet Explorer.

2.Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.

3.Click the General tab, and then, under Browsing history, click Settings.

4.In the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, click View files.

Keep us posted on the status of the issue and I’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.