How to Permanently Delete Temporary Files in Windows 11/10?

Summary: Temporary files which are also known as TMP files, can help your system run smoothly. But can build up over time, taking up storage and slowing down your PC. If you delete these files you can free up space and improve performance. This blog will cover what TMP files are, where they’re stored, and how to delete temporary files in Windows 11 & 10.

What Are TMP Files & Their Common Storage Locations?

Talking about TMP files also known as temporary files, use the .TMP extension. They are created by programs or the operating system for backup, storage, or caching purposes. These files help to free up memory for other tasks or prevent data loss during certain operations. Once their purpose is served, they usually remain on your system, which tends to take up unnecessary space on your PC.

So, now the question arises: how to find and Delete temporary files? These temp files are stored in the temp folder, which you can find in the following location:

C:\Users\Appdata\Local\Temp, quickly follow these steps to have the location given.

1. Firstly, press the “Windows + R” button to open the run command on your PC.
2. Then, type ‘%temp%’ present on the screen, and then hit on Enter.
3. It will take you to the temp folder where these files are being stored within the system.
   

How to Delete Temporary Files in Windows 10/11 – Manual Methods

Here, in this heading, we will show you various manual solutions to remove temp files from your system. Try out these steps to make your PC space-free.

#1. Erase Temporary Files in Windows 10 & 11 Using Disk Cleanup

So, you need to follow the steps carefully without skipping. To erase temporary files by using this built-in feature provided in your respective Windows system.

1. Firstly, you have to press the “Windows + S” key and type ‘Disk Cleanup’ in the below search box.
   
2. Next, you have the option to select the drive partitions, (usually C🙂 which you want to clean up and click on the OK button.
   
3. Moving on, check the ‘Temporary files’ option present under the section ‘Files to Delete’
   
4. Now, here comes the final step by clicking on the OK button to start the cleanup process.

#2. Manually Delete Temporary Files in Windows 11/10

As, users usually take temp files lightly. But, I must tell you it takes an ample amount of space on your system, which slows down the performance of your system.

1. Firstly, press the “Windows + R” button to open the run command.
2. Next, type %temp% and press OK to visit the temp folder.
   
3. Then, select all files or press “Ctrl + A” and delete them using the “Shift + Delete” button.
   
4. Just, repeat the same process for the system temp folder by typing C:\Windows\Temp.

#3. Delete Temporary Files in Windows PC Using System Settings

Here, we will be following the steps of storage settings to remove these temp files. Have a look at this method to free up your space.

1. Firstly, open settings just by pressing the Windows + I key.
2. Next, go to System > Storage.
3. After that, just click on “Temporary Files” under your Local Disk C: section.
   
4. Check the boxes for the types of files which you want to remove.
5. Now, click on “Remove Files” to successfully clear the cache from the system.
   

#4. Remove Temporary Files Using CMD

If you want to delete temporary files through the command prompt, just go through these steps:

1. To start with, open the command prompt as an administrator.
2. Next, run the following command given below:

• del /q/f/s %temp%\*
• del /q/f/s C:\Windows\Temp\*
  
  

Delete Temporary Files in Windows 11 &10 – Permanent Erasure

As you have known through this blog temporary files can slow down your system and have security risks if not properly deleted. By using the SysTools Entire Data Eraser Application tool, it will ensure these temp files are permanently erased and will protect your privacy and improve performance. It’s a smart choice for both individuals and business fields to manage their sensitive data securely.

Remove Entire Temp Files Permanently From PC – Simple Tool Steps

1. Firstly, go to the Start menu, look for SysTools Data Wipe Software under All Programs, right-click on it, and then select Open.
   
2. Next, tap on the Select File/ Select Folder option according to your Need.
   
3. Then, you need to Browse to wipe your selected folder from the source location. Navigate to

Windows:
C:\Users\Appdata\Local\Temp

Mac:

~/Library/Caches/

4. Click on the Next button to start scanning your temp folders.
   
5. After that, pick the required data-wiping method.
   
6. Thereafter, tap on the Wipe button present on the screen.
   

7. Once the wiping is done, details of the deleted folder will be shown.
   

Conclusion

So, here in this write-up we have described to you the manual as well as the automated methods to delete temporary files in Windows 10 & 11 effectively. If you do regular cleaning of your system temp files, then eventually your PC performance will increase and work at its best. Always, cleanup your temp files in regular intervals to make it a habit. As it will increase the life of your system & will not get stuck or hang in crucial moments.