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%temp% folder stores about 1GB in just a day after deleting them

Anonymous
2021-03-19T09:31:38+00:00

I have deleted all files inside %temp% folder. The next day when I went to delete the files again from %temp% folder then it has more than 1GB of data inside. This means, in just a day, about 1GB of files are being stored there.

I have no problem deleting them again and again but I use an SSD. Its life decreases after frequent writes. So is there any setting to write temp files into %temp% folder.

I don't have this issue before March 2021 quality update. Does it have any link to an increase in temp data very frequently?

I have also performed sfc /scannow and Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

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  1. DaveM121 869.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-03-19T12:07:59+00:00

    Hi Avinash

    That large folder full of files is being created by Visual Studio, there are many reasons why that can happen, the best option is to post this to our sister forum on Microsoft Q&A, over there you will have access to lots of Visual Studio Experts and Developers, who can help you to stop Visual Studio producing that amount of Temp files . . .

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/products/

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-19T12:00:07+00:00

    Hi Avinash

    Thank you for the screenshots, can you please expand the folder shown below, so I can see the contents of that folder, it is the one holding most of that data

    Also, are you a developer using Visual Studio on your PC?

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    Hi DaveM121,

    As you have asked for, please check the image below. (It's very lengthy) 

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  2. DaveM121 869.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-03-19T10:42:45+00:00

    Hi Avinash

    Thank you for the screenshots, can you please expand the folder shown below, so I can see the contents of that folder, it is the one holding most of that data

    Also, are you a developer using Visual Studio on your PC?

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-03-19T10:39:54+00:00

    Hi Avinash

    I am Dave, an Independent Advisor, I will help you with this . . .

    Click the link below to download a small free utility called Treesize

    https://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/

    To run TreeSize, right click its icon and choose Run as Administrator . . .

    Please provide screenshots of your C drive and also that Temp folder in that TreeSize utility, so I can see your hard drive and work out if there is an underlying problem . ..

    ________________________________________________________
    Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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    As suggested by you, below are the screenshots that you have asked for:

    1. C: Drive in TreeSize Free

    1. Temp folder in TreeSize Free

    Thanks for your immediate response to know more about my issue. Please guide me further to solve it.

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  4. DaveM121 869.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-03-19T10:09:54+00:00

    Hi Avinash

    I am Dave, an Independent Advisor, I will help you with this . . .

    Click the link below to download a small free utility called Treesize

    https://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/

    To run TreeSize, right click its icon and choose Run as Administrator . . .

    Please provide screenshots of your C drive and also that Temp folder in that TreeSize utility, so I can see your hard drive and work out if there is an underlying problem . ..

    ________________________________________________________

    Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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