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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h2 data-id="what-are-temp-files"><strong><em>What are temp files?</em></strong></h2><p>Your computer uses “temp files” or “temporary files” to temporarily store information that is used by applications and your operating system. The system does this to create a smoother user experience and allowing you to easily remove these files.</p><p>Temp files can accumulate and take up large quantities of storage space on your computer. For this reason, it is important to delete temp files periodically.</p><h2 data-id="how-to-clear-temp-files"><strong>How to clear temp files</strong></h2><p><strong>Method 1:</strong></p><ol><li>Open the<strong> Taskbar</strong> and locate the search box. Type <strong><em>disk cleanup</em></strong>. From the list of results you can select <strong>Disk Cleanup</strong>. </li><li>Choose which drive you would like to clean up and select <strong>OK</strong>.</li><li>Select the <strong>File Type</strong> under <strong>Files to delete</strong>. You will see a description of the file type when you select it.</li><li>Select <strong>OK </strong>to delete the temp files.</li></ol><p><strong>Method 2:</strong></p><ol><li> Click on <strong>Start ⊞</strong> and select <strong>Settings⚙, </strong>or use <strong>Windows</strong> <strong>+ I</strong> to quickly open Settings.</li><li> Select<strong> System </strong>> <strong>Storage</strong> and click on the <strong>Temporary Files. </strong>The system will then scan and then display all temporary files.</li><li>Click on the checkbox next to the type of files you want to remove.</li><li>Click on the <strong>Remove Files</strong> button near the top of the window to delete your temp files.</li></ol><p><br></p> </article> </main>
