Deleting TMP Files In System profile folder


  1. treblefree
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    windows 8.1 pro
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    Deleting TMP Files In System profile folder


    I would like to know if TMP files in System Profile folder can safely be deleted ?

    Actual location..C:/ Users/Windows/System32/Config/Systemprofile..

    I have about 10,000 or so !

    Thank you
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  3. Caledon Ken
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    Windows 11 Pro x64 Version 23H2
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    To safely delete "System" files I would use the Windows "Disk Cleanup" tool accessed by right clicking on drive, then properties, located on General tab.

    That is a very interesting location. I know I don't have a Windows\system32 folder under my Users folder.
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  4. treblefree
    Posts : 217
    windows 8.1 pro
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    Thank you for reply...Have deleted them..sorry for incorrect location...it is...
    C:/ Windows/System32/Config/SystemProfile...
    Rebooted pc..everything ok
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