Is it safe to delete a file named 'temp'?
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CuriousCat123
I heard from someone on YouTube that deleting a file called 'temp' can help free up space on my computer, but I'm worried that I might accidentally remove something important because this file is about 1.48 GB. Should I go ahead and delete it, or is that a bad idea?
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If you're unsure, it might be better to rename the file instead of deleting it. That way, you can see if anything gets affected without permanently removing it.
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It depends on which 'temp' file you mean, as there are quite a few. For instance, you can safely delete the contents of C:Temp. If you want a clearer view of what's taking up space, try using tools like WizTree or TreeSize Free.
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Generally, it’s better to be careful when deleting system files, even if someone online suggests it. A safer method to clear space is to use the built-in Windows Disk Cleanup tool.
CleanItUp: Exactly! The Disk Cleanup tool will automatically remove files that are safe to delete. Plus, consider clearing Chrome’s cache as it can accumulate a lot of unnecessary data.
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FileFinder88: This temp file is located inside AppData on my C: drive.