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Is your PC running out of space? Deleting temporary files can quickly free up room for your essential files and applications.

Why should I delete temporary files on my PC?

Temporary files (.tmp) are created by software to store information temporarily. Removing them can free up space and improve your PC's performance:

  • Free Up Disk Space: Make room for new files and applications.
  • Improve System Performance: A cleaner storage drive runs faster and more efficiently.

How do I manually delete temporary files in Windows?

  1. Press WINDOWS ⊞ + R keys together to open the 'Run' dialog.
  2. Type %temp% and press ENTER. This opens the 'Temporary Files' folder.
  3. Select all files by pressing CTRL + A.
  4. Press DELETE and confirm by clicking Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

For an easier solution, consider using Cleaner One Pro to automatically manage and delete temporary files.


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