Temporary files

[KARL]

I have often wondered at the huge collection of these which rapidly builds up on any computer using Windows. What is the very worst that could happen if I deleted ALL .tmp files in Windows 2000 or XP ? Tp date I have thought about doing this but never actually had the guts to go through with it.

[Ethel]

I have all my browsers set to delete temp. files on closing.

[198x]

Also try a program called CleanUp!

This scans through your hard drive and deletes all temporary.

It will run a test run the first time you use it (to show how much space you're currently wasting with temporary files)

What it does : "This includes things such as removing "MRU lists" (storing a list of your Most Recently Used files) for various applications, emptying the Recent Documents folder, deleting entries from the Run and Find Computer dialogs, emptying Recycle Bins, emptying temporary folders, removing some unneeded registry entries, optionally resetting the high scores for Windows games, and more."

I have run it and my computer starts up alot quicker and now runs smoother.

[pootie439]

Hi Karl

Just download and install CCleaner as advised by fender62.
You will be amazed the first time you run it at the huge amount of space these temp files take up. I run CCleaner after every session and the rubbish it clears makes a real difference to your PC speed.
Download here. http://www.ccleaner.com/

Pootie