deleting tmp files

[tezestwing]

hi I like to clear my Temp Files now and then but I have a pesky adobe reader DF 5645 tmp file in RUN %temp% that won't delete into the recycle bin, it claims to have some link with other user or programme even when I do a files search and all other applications have been closed I can't find where to put it thanks for any help Tez

[ACtheTROLL]

they can be stubborn
there are a number of tactics
rename the file from DF5645.tmp to DF 5645.old and hit delete
open a dos prompt in the folder c:\>del *.tmp
or the big guns

eraser http://www.heidi.ie/node/6
unlocker http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
both of which will have a go when you restart your machine

you can also try bootdisks such as UBCD ... none are guaranteed - but generally one or the other will work

also consider http://www.ccleaner.com/download

[tezestwing]

Thanks AC I did try to rename it with extra digit so I will try the .old first, then move on if that fails, BTW is it because they get lost or something, I dont like things out of place! thanks again Tez.

[tezestwing]

your a star AC .old delete just the job Thanks Tez

[ACtheTROLL]

there seem to be a number of reasons ...
but in your case the temp file isn't in use ... even though it's locked ... that allows you to change the extension ... which "hides" the file from whatever is holding it

if you like a "tight ship" try ccleaner ... once every couple of months ... more regular if it suits
and just occasionally defrag ... 3 or 4 times a year should be enough