Windows 10: why is there two temp files? temp and %Temp%

Discus and support why is there two temp files? temp and %Temp% in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; dear Microsoft My computer was feeling slow so I decided to delete the temp files. Is it ok to delete the temp files?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by yoowan yang, Jul 25, 2023.

  1. YOOWAN YANG
    yoowan yang Win User

    why is there two temp files? temp and %Temp%


    dear Microsoft My computer was feeling slow so I decided to delete the temp files. Is it ok to delete the temp files?

    :)
     
    yoowan yang, Jul 25, 2023
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  2. ANTONYJOSE
    AntonyJose Win User

    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:

    Disk cleanup in Windows - Microsoft Support

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



    Thank you.
     
    AntonyJose, Jul 26, 2023
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  3. ILAVAL
    ilaval Win User
    temp files

    Hi i have Lumia 520 i have a problem in deleting temp files.when i go to phone storage and check it is showing 2.31gb of data in temp files if i try to delete that it is displaying message that deleting temp files but data is still there.please suggest
    me solution.
     
    ilaval, Jul 26, 2023
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  4. SURAJIT SARKAR
    Surajit Sarkar Win User

    why is there two temp files? temp and %Temp%

    query about "temp", "%temp%", "prefetch" files delete

    Can I delete "temp", "%temp%", "prefetch" files in windows 10. If yes so please guide me the proper step
     
    Surajit Sarkar, Jul 26, 2023
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