can temp files be deleted from computer without doing any harm?

Answer 1

Yes , all files with .tmp formats can be deleted , you can search in Windows Xp search *.tmp and select all .tmp files then delete it , but someone may tell you , you can delete them from .../windows/temp/
but it`s exactly wrong, it can be doing harm for your PC

Note :
1 . Make sure that delete .tmp files , some files like this ( photo.tmp.exe ) you can`t see .exe in windows Xp ( for do this , goto My Computer -> View -> Folder option -> View and deselect Hide extension for known file types

2 . Some temp files that downloaded from Internet Explorer is in temporary internet file , you can delete them by Disk Clean Up Wizard , found in Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Clean Up

Answer 2

Yes its good actually because those are files are used when opening and downloading things from websites...if you have Internet Explorer then click the Tools on right hand side...and click Delete Browsing History...then another list pops up asking to delete Cookies, Browsing History, Temp Files..etc

Answer 3

Yes they can they're only files used to open a particular website quicker next time you visit for example, this is why they're kept in a temp folder so they can be deleted easily

Answer 4

temp files or .tmp files are not needed to run any programs of files, they are safe to delete

Answer 5

It is absolutely safe to delete them. There is even a program that will do it for you and more.

Download CleanUp---http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/

Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!

Answer 6

absolutely, its actually a good idea to make it a habit to remove those files, often viruses, spyware, trojans, and other such annoyances are hidden in temp folder...