Clear Your Computer for Peak Performance

Clear Your Computer for Peak Performance

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Review temporary files in Windows
3. Delete temporary files from applications
4. Delete Windows temporary files
5. Delete old Windows installation files
6. Clear the Software Distribution download folder
7. Perform a disk cleanup
8. Run the disk cleanup utility multiple times
9. Clear browser data
10. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, I will Show You how to fully delete all temporary files in Windows. Deleting temporary files not only provides you with more disk space but also helps to speed up your Windows and make your applications run faster. We will go through various steps to accomplish this, including reviewing temporary files in Windows, deleting temporary files from applications, clearing old Windows installation files, performing a disk cleanup, running the disk cleanup utility multiple times, and clearing browser data. Let's get started!

Review Temporary Files in Windows

The first step is to run some simple commands to review temporary files in different locations on our Windows. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to your search and Type "run".
2. Click on the "Run" app from the search results.
3. In the Run search box, type "%temp%" and hit enter.
4. This will show the temporary files from your applications.
5. Select all files in this folder, right-click, and select delete to remove these files.
6. If you encounter any notification saying that certain files cannot be deleted, or if you want to try again, just skip them and Continue with the process.

Delete Temporary Files from Applications

Next, we will delete temporary files from applications. Follow these steps:

1. Go back to the Run app and type "temp" and hit enter.
2. This will show Windows temporary files.
3. Select all files and hit delete to remove them.
4. If you find a message saying that some files in the folder cannot be deleted, just skip them and proceed with the process.

Delete Old Windows Installation Files

The Second step is to delete old Windows installation files. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to your search and type "storage".
2. Click on "Storage" from the search results.
3. Click on "This PC" (C Drive) and wait for the storage usage page to load.
4. In the list of files, click on "Temporary files".
5. At the bottom of the list, you should find "Previous versions of Windows".
6. Select this option and click on "Remove files" to free up disk space.

Clear the Software Distribution Download Folder

Next, we need to clear the Software Distribution download folder. This folder stores automatic Windows update files that might still remain after the updates are installed. To clear this folder, follow these steps:

1. Go to your computer folder and click on "This PC".
2. Open the drive where you have your Windows files (usually the C Drive).
3. Open the Windows folder and search for the folder named "SoftwareDistribution".
4. Open the "Download" folder.
5. Select all the temporary Windows update files and hit delete to remove them.
6. Make sure you have administrative privileges to complete this process.

Perform a Disk Cleanup

Now, it is advisable to perform a disk cleanup. Follow these steps:

1. Go to your search and type "disk cleanup".
2. Click on "Disk Cleanup" from the search results.
3. Select the disk you want to clean up (usually the C Drive) and click OK.
4. Wait for the disk cleanup utility to run for some time.
5. Go through the list of files you are about to delete and see the corresponding space each file or folder occupies on the disk.
6. Select the temporary files and click OK to delete them.
7. If prompted, select "Delete these files" and wait for the process to complete.
8. Run the disk cleanup utility multiple times to free up more disk space.

Run the Disk Cleanup Utility Multiple Times

It is observed that by running the disk cleanup utility multiple times, more and more disk space gets freed up until you Notice no further release in disk space. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Repeat the previous step of running the disk cleanup utility.
2. Note the amount of disk space that can be freed up.
3. Run the cleanup utility again and observe how much disk space is freed up after each run.
4. Continue running the utility multiple times until no further release in disk space is observed.
5. By running this process a few more times, you can recover a significant amount of disk space.

Clear Browser Data

The final step is to clear your browser data. This step is often ignored but can go a long way in freeing up disk space and speeding up your browser. To clear browser data, follow these steps:

1. Open your browser (e.g., Google Chrome).
2. Press the keyboard combination Ctrl + H to reveal your browser history.
3. On the left pane, click on "Clear browsing data".
4. In the dialog box that appears, click on the "Advanced" tab.
5. Select the data you want to clear (e.g., browsing history, download history) and click on "Clear data" to remove them.

Conclusion

In conclusion, by following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can effectively delete all temporary files in Windows, free up disk space, and improve the performance of your system. Remember to review temporary files, delete files from applications, clear old Windows installation files, perform a disk cleanup, run the cleanup utility multiple times, and clear browser data. By regularly performing these steps, you can ensure optimal disk space usage and maintain a smooth-running Windows system.

Highlights

• Deleting temporary files in Windows helps free up disk space and speed up your system.
• Review temporary files in different locations on your Windows system.
• Delete temporary files from applications and Windows temporary files.
• Clear the Software Distribution download folder to remove temporary Windows update files.
• Perform a disk cleanup to free up disk space.
• Run the disk cleanup utility multiple times to further free up disk space.
• Clear browser data to speed up your browser.

FAQ

Q: Why should I delete temporary files in Windows? A: Deleting temporary files helps free up disk space and speed up your system. It also helps improve the performance of your applications.

Q: Can I follow these steps on Windows 7 or 8? A: Yes, you can follow the same procedure for other versions of Windows, including Windows 7 and 8.

Q: What if I can't delete certain files or get an error message? A: If you encounter any notification saying that certain files cannot be deleted, or if you get an error message, you can skip those files and continue with the process.

Q: How often should I perform a disk cleanup? A: It is advisable to perform a disk cleanup regularly, especially when you notice a decrease in available disk space or a decrease in system performance.

Q: Do I need to clear browser data? A: Clearing browser data is not mandatory, but it can go a long way in freeing up disk space and speeding up your browser.