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    Default is it safe to delete this temp file?

    well there is this "temp" folder in the local settings in the C drive. its size is 914 MB. i want to delete it. is it safe? this is the same folder i arrive at if i type %temp%. can i delete all files in this temp folder?
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    Default Re: is it safe to delete this temp file?

    Its 100% safe to delete this folder. U can take a look at it also:

    TUTORIAL: How to get FREE space in Windows?

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    Default Re: is it safe to delete this temp file?

    You can delete them without anything to worry about.

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    Default Re: is it safe to delete this temp file?

    thanks...freed almost 1 GB
    its a boon, with only 20 GB harddisk.
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    Default Re: is it safe to delete this temp file?

    Clear prefetch memory location as well to free up space used by some old files assosciated with programs that have been uninstalled.Type "Prefetch"in run dialog box to see all prefetch files.You can also delete old system restore points to get somemore disk space

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    Default Re: is it safe to delete this temp file?

    ^ wats the use ? they will agn form imftly. and in any case XP cleans the prefetcher at 128 entries !!!

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    Default Re: is it safe to delete this temp file?

    Quote Originally Posted by anandk
    ^ wats the use ? they will agn form imftly. and in any case XP cleans the prefetcher at 128 entries !!!
    But what about those files which are of those programs that you have removed. These are not deleted the moment you uninstall that software. Though freed up space won't be too much that way but the disk would be getting a little more cleaner.

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