Windows 10: Cleaning TEMP folder vs running "Disk clean up"

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  1. BRUNOCPH
    BrunoCPH Win User

    Cleaning TEMP folder vs running "Disk clean up"


    Hi community, When running the %TEMP% command, the folder shows 100 GB, which I want to remove. When using the "Disk Clean up," barely any load is shown. I do not think the app contemplates the temp folder in itself. Is it safe to go into the TEMP folder and Shift+Del all? Thank you

    :)
     
    BrunoCPH, Mar 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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  2. MAYANK_BHIWAL
    Mayank_Bhiwal Win User

    Disk Clean-up showing nothing to delete from Recovery Image (DCleaning TEMP folder vs running "Disk clean up" :)

    Hi Bradley,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Disk Clean up. I will surely help you.

    I suggest you to manually delete the temporary files.

    Kindly follow the below mentioned steps to delete the temporary files:

    • Press Windows logo key + R
      key to run Run Command, type %temp%, and hit
      Enter      .
    • Delete all the files in the folder.
    • Go to C:/Windows/Prefetch and delete all the files except the
      ReadyBoot folder.
    • Go to C:/Windows/Temp and delete all the files.
    • Restart the computer, and now check the disk space.

    We don't recommend you to delete any system default application.

    Please write us back, if you still face difficulty with Disk Clean up. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Mayank_Bhiwal, Mar 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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  3. CHARLIE KLAUSEN
    Charlie Klausen Win User
    disk clean up

    Hmmm, Ok, try to run it from here:

    C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe

    If that still stalls, go here:

    C:\Windows\Temp - ctrl + a and delete the contents.

    C:\Users\YOURACCOUNT\App Data\Local\Temp (If AppData doesn’t display, go into control panel, file explorer options, and make sure show hidden files / folders is checked off”

    These are 2 temp locations that disk clean up removes items from and will help clean up space.

    Let me know!

    - C
     
    Charlie Klausen, Mar 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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  4. VICKY ACS
    Vicky Acs Win User

    Cleaning TEMP folder vs running "Disk clean up"

    about temp folder

    Hi Hector,

    The temp folder provides work space for programs. Yes they can be deleted. We suggest that you follow the steps provided by Sangeeta Sarkar on how to delete Temp files on this

    link    . You may also type in the search box Disk Cleanup and hit enter. It will evaluate your disk and give you a list of folders sizes that can be deleted.

    Keep us updated on the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Regards.
     
    Vicky Acs, Mar 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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