Remove TEMP Files to Speed Up Windows

2010 April 9
by Randy

Microsoft operating systems task the CPU with indexing certain folders, likely to make searches faster.  Included in those folders are the system and user ‘Temp’ directories and various cache directories.  These can include web-browser, java and flash cache folders for each user.  In the normal use of your computer a large volume of files can collect and become a long work queue for your CPU.  Needless to say response times can increase noticeably with this burden.  I like to use the Temp File Cleaner utility by Old Timer to remove all these files in one fell swoop.  You can download version 3.1.7.0 here. I have recently found and tested a similar utility by addpcs.com with increased functionality/options.  You can visit their website to download a version of their utility.  Response times then improve noticeably to remarkably.  Be advised that the utilities work best when run with administrator permissions, and you cannot run them from a Temp folder.  Be sure to save all data files and close running applications before using these utilities, that way you are prepared for the utility’s procedures and the reboot often required upon completion.  Run these utilities at your own risk, but I have had absolutely no problems from the use of these utilities.

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