Problems to delete temporary files

Trond Gunnar Raa 0 Reputation points
2024-10-18T10:15:05.8933333+00:00

I'm having trouble deleting temporary files in Windows 11. I go to settings > system > storage. Temporary files show 1.20 GB. I check all options and select delete. However, temporary files still show 1.20 GB.

I then try manually: Win+R (run) %temp% - deletes all files with the command ctrl+a. Next is: Win+R (run) temp - deletes all files with the command ctrl+a. " Win+R (run) - prefetch " "

Next: File Explorer, drive C: - Windows - SoftwareDistribution - deletes all files with the command ctrl+a

When I go back to settings > system > storage > temporary files, the folder shows 1.05 GB, a reduction of only 0.15 GB. Why doesn't the size of this folder decrease after all the commands I've run? Are there any other options I can use? This problem has occurred in the last 24 hours, and it's something I usually do every day. Previously, the size of temporary files has been around 150 MB.

What could be wrong here?

Best regards, Trond"

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  1. Daisy Zhou 25,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-10-21T07:58:14.8333333+00:00

    Hello Trond Gunnar Raa

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    1.Use Disk Cleanup:

    • Open the Start Menu, search for "Disk Cleanup," and launch it.

    • Select the temporary files you'd like to delete and hit OK. Confirm by clicking Delete Files

    2. Use Safe Mode:

    Sometimes, deleting files in Safe Mode can help. Restart your computer in Safe Mode and try deleting the temporary files again.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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