Recently I got a warning that my computer is running out of memory and I should delete stuff from my C Drive to free up some memory. Anyway, I come across 2 folders, one called the Temp and the other called the Temporary File.
I was wondering if I can screw anything up in my computer if I delete everything in the "Temp" Folder? Since that folder has alot of memory that could be freed if I delete it.
Also, what is the difference between the "Temp" and "Temporary" folder?
Thanks.
2007-02-09 04:06:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I tried using the CCcleaner. It doesn't run very good, it always freezes just before it completes it's work.
2007-02-09 04:19:58 · update #1
About 5 letters?
I treat them the same and delete both from my system to clear memory.
I also find all those video clips and jpeg files I get in my email and store in outlook express takes up a lot of space. Dump the old ones that aren't so funny anyway. Photos and extra music files take up memory space as well.
2007-02-09 04:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Bluestocking88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question if you read it. Temp is just
another name (meta name) for the temporary folder. Temp is initialized when the OS starts and points to the actual directory/folder. I most cases it is c:\temp or c:\winnt\temp. You can also change this variable to a folder of your choosing if you want.
2007-02-09 05:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by mcgranem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Temporary Internet Files" are browser related only but temp files can be placed by installation programs or any other program including Windows itself.
You might try using this free download:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
or use START-->All Programs-->Accessories-->System Tools-->Disk Cleanup
2007-02-09 04:18:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋