Temporary files


  1. Posts : 8
    windows 10 pro
       #1

    Temporary files


    To whom it may concern:
    I have 4.5 GB temporary files that should be removed, but when I click on it, only 150 MB is removable. I already emptied windows update download folder, also there is nothing in download folder under users/user-name.
    How could I get rid of it? is there a utility to do that?
    Kian William
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  2. Posts : 7,906
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #2

    Which files?
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  3. Posts : 8
    windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    In system>storage, temp files are 4.5 GB, clicking on it allows removing like 150 MB, it also mentions some files can not be deleted because they are necessary for some programs, in the past it was not this way, I was able to empty all of them
    Using Explorer and going to: user/user-name/AppData/Local/temp, only shows 150 MB,
    Disk clean up, shows other stuff to be deleted, like internet temporary files and etc. like 15 MB
    I want to remove all 4.5 GB
    Kian William
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    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #4

    Hello @KianWilliam,

    KianWilliam said:
    In system>storage, temp files are 4.5 GB, clicking on it allows removing like 150 MB, it also mentions some files can not be deleted because they are necessary for some programs, in the past it was not this way, I was able to empty all of them.
    I want to remove all 4.5 GB

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  5. Posts : 8
    windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #5

    If you mean the temp folder, It is already empty, I removed all files, nothing left to be shown, the rest which is above 4 GB according to System>Storage under temporary files section, is highly likely belong to other programs which may have a folder for caching or indexing their data. I ran TreeSize to find them by size, yet there are too many folders, that is why I thought maybe there is a utility to do the task.
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  6. Posts : 7,906
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #6

    Try using Wise Disk Cleaner which I use often. I also use CCleaner & CCEnhancer but I don't clean the registry.
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  8. Posts : 7,906
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #8

    The LCU folder may also be deleted How to clean files in C:\Windows\servicing\LCU
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  9. Posts : 8
    windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Thanks for the advice, I shall try the command prompt for the cleanup component store and the software, in case of any problem I will ask
    Kian William
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