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  1. I deleted files in my temp and pre fetch thinking it'll help make my computer faster, now...

    /u/Visioce, Apr 29, 2020
    #1

  2. These temp files will not delete

    Hi Jeffrey,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    We understand that, you are unable to delete temp files on Windows 10 and I'd be certainly help you.

    For a better understanding of your issue, answer the query below:

    • Do you receive any prompt or error code?
    • What happens, when you try to delete temp files?
    I suggest you to follow these methods below and check, if it works:

    Method 1:

    • Press Windows key + R key together, to open RUN command Window.
    • Type "temp" in the RUN Command Window, to open temp folder and then delete the files and folders inside the temp folder.
    If the issue persists, follow method 2.

    Method 2:

    • Press Windows key + R key together, to open RUN command Window.
    • Type "%temp%" in the RUN Command Window, to open temp folder and then delete the files and folders inside the temp folder.
    If the issue persists, follow method 3.

    Method 3:

    I suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode, then perform disk cleanup on Windows 10 and check, if it works.

    I suggest you to refer the article and check, if it helps.

    Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode):

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-startup-settings-in-windows-10#v1h=tab01

    Let's try to perform disk cleanup on Windows 10 and check, if it works.

    Disk cleanup in Windows 10:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/disk-cleanup-in-windows-10

    Please feel free to contact us, if you face any issues with Windows.



    Thank you.
     
    AntonyJose, May 23, 2020
    #2
  3. Deleting temp files in Windows 10. Also computer slower with Windows 10.

    Hello Yves,

    We understand that you would like to delete your Temp files from Windows 10 system:

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to delete the temp files in Windows 10.


    • a. Press Windows + R key,

      b. Type temp and press Enter key. Now, you shall see the window containing temp files.

      c. Select all and delete.

      d. Press Windows + R key,

      e. Type %temp% and press Enter key. Now, you shall see the window containing temp files.

      f. Select all and delete.

      g. Press Windows + R key,

      h. Type Prefetch and press Enter key. Now, you shall see the window containing temp files.

      I. Select all and delete.
    Hope this information is helpful. For any further information, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, May 23, 2020
    #3
  4. I deleted files in my temp and pre fetch thinking it'll help make my computer faster, now...

    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.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, May 23, 2020
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