Delete the “Temp” folder?

Question

I know that the "Temp" folder is the place where Windows and the installed programs save their temporary files.

Is there a tool that could delete all temporary files on my Windows 7 system?

Answer 1

There are several applications that does this. A few examples are CCleaner, Revo Uninstaller and Disk Cleanup that ships with Windows.

Answer 2

People often forget that Windows does have a cleanup utility :

• In Windows Explorer, right-click the disk and select Properties
• Click the "Disk Cleanup" button and wait for it to analyze the disk
• It will then display several categories and the amount of memory that you will save per each.
  Clicking on each category displays a helpful description.
• The category you are looking for is "Temporary files".
  Place a check-mark on it and click OK.

Answer 3

• In Windows Explorer go to %temp%
• Select all Files (Ctrl-A) and press Shift-Delete
• If it complains that it can't delete a file (because it's in use) just select 'Skip'.