Top 3 Ways to Fix Windows Temporary Files Not Deleting
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Fix 1: Use Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup is a disk maintenance utility built into the Windows operating system to help users clear unwanted system files from their PC’s hard drive. Of course, it won’t appear on the desktop like other programs. If the Windows Settings menu refuses to delete temporary files, you can use theWindows Disk Cleanuputility; it analyzes and deletes temporary files just as well.
Step 1:On your Windows PC, navigate toControl Panel > System and Security > Administrative Toolsto launch a new Administrative Tools window.
Step 2:Next,double-clickonDisk Cleanup.
Step 3:On the Disk Cleanup window, tap the ‘Clean up system files.’
Step 4: The Disk Cleanup utility now will proceed toanalyze how much spaceyou can free up on your computer.
Step 5:Check the filesyou want to delete in the ‘Files to delete‘ section and tapOKto proceed.
Step 6:TapDelete Fileson the confirmation prompt to proceed.
Fix 2: Use Command Prompt
If the Windows Settings menu doesn’t do it, you can also use the Command Prompt to delete temporary files on your PC. It’s a somewhat easier process and less complicated than using Windows Disk Cleanup.
Step 1:Launch the Windows Quick Access Menu using theWindows logo + Xkeyboard shortcut and select ‘Command Prompt (Admin).’
Step 2:Paste the command belowinto the Command Prompt console andhit the Enter keyon your keyboard.
The above is a combined command line that deletes both temporary users’ files and temporary system files on your Windows computer. Here’s a breakdown of the command line.
Note:We recommend that you close all active apps and reboot your PC before running this command.
Fix 3: Use Microsoft PC Manager
Another way to easily remove temporary files that aren’t deleted from the Windows Settings menu is to use third-party storage optimization software/tools. Some of these tools are free and will effectively wipe out temporary files from your Windows computer at the click of a button. In this space, the best solution comes officially from Microsoft in the form of PC Manager. Here’s how to use it.
Step 1:DownloadandinstalltheMicrosoft PC Manageron your Windows PC. Once done, launch it.
Step 2: Switch to theStoragesection from the left sidebar. Then, next to theDeep Cleanupoption, click onScan.
Step 3: The PC Manager will nowscan for all filesthat you should remove, including temporary files and other cache. You canselect which filesto remove and which to keep. Once you’ve made your selection, click onProceed.
And that’s it. Based on your selection, Microsoft PC Manager will remove all temporary and unnecessary files. Once done, just restart your PC and you will be able to feel the swiftness.
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Last updated on 09 July, 2024
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