Anyone know what these folders are in the Windows\Temp folder?
The names are always just 10 digits, e.g. "1189936857" and have always been empty when I check (with all the options to view hidden folders/files & system files ON). I'm running Windows XP.
From the time-stamps it looks like one is created every time I boot up - Any ideas, please???
(They SEEM to delete without any side effects OK, so far!)
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2007-09-16 11:41:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
"Disk Cleanup" and System Mechanic do not pick these folders up as temporary files - presumably because they are empty!
System has been well checked for spyware, and is clear.
2007-09-16 11:59:58 · update #1
if i remember rightly they are from when you get updates from Microsoft but , they some time have a note pad file in them
but i am not sure 100% that i am right
but do know Microsoft do leave folders after down loading updates
2007-09-16 11:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by alectaf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in Windows XP, run Disk Cleanup to get rid of temporary files. You should also run spyware and anti-virus software in case it is malicious. You might also want to check to see what programs run when you start your computer. There is also a utility (not sure where - check Google) that lets you choose whether a program can start when you boot your computer.
2007-09-16 11:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. An easier way to clean up is with ccleaner.
http://www.ccleaner.com
2007-09-16 11:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋