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Eddie
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O.P. Delete all in %temp% file??
Hello quick question.
If i delete everything in the %temp% file on my computer will any damage be caused??

p.s. thread will be deleted once answer is given :D

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RE: Delete all in %temp% file??
No it wont until you force a delete for file in use. You can delete the whole folder if none of the files inside is being used by a program.

And its a folder not a file :p.


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Your wish *-).

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RE: Delete all in %temp% file??
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the %temp% file
By it's very name you should really guess that it's only for temporary data. There are several such folders, all of which can be safely emptied and deleted. If a program needs data in one of them, it'll hold a lock on the particular file, and you won't be able to delete it.

Put simply, if it's in a Temp folder, and it isn't locked, you can do anything you want with it.
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RE: Delete all in %temp% file??
well you can download a program called ac utilities from this website http://www.acelogix.com/
that program is

The most advanced registry cleaner to clean windows registry.

Clean unneeded junk, temp and obsolete files from your disks using disk cleaner.

Clean browser and application history, cache, temp files, cookies etc.

Control the applications that start automatically with Windows,  using startup organizer.

Fix broken start menu and desktop shortcuts.

Remove true duplicate files.

Uninstall applications correctly.

its a trial version so use it for 30 days...
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RE: Delete all in %temp% file??
hmm...... If you want a program, CCleaner is waaaay better, and free.
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RE: Delete all in %temp% file??
yep, deffinately go with CCleaner

works great!
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i use system mechanic 6 pro and it seems to do the job 8-)
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O.P. RE: Delete all in %temp% file??
I will try both of those programs :) thanks guys :)
Mmm i guess i should of RacePro but when i looked at the file it contained "important" data according to the file :P so i thought i should ask first.
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