- Removing unnecessary items is a great routine in order to avoid getting errors on your device.
- There are several ways to do that and in this article, we will explore which ones are best to use.
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In order to install or run certain applications, Windows often creates temporary files on your computer.
Temporary files have their purpose, but once you’re done using the application, there’s usually no more reason to keep the files.
These files can sometimes take a lot of space, and today we’re going to show you how to remove these files using Disk Cleanup on Windows 10.
How can I delete temporary files using Disk Cleanup?
1. Use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files
1.1. Start Disk Cleanup from the menu
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After the process is finished, all temporary files should be removed from your PC.
1.2. Start the Disk Cleanup tool by using the Run dialog.
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1.3. Start Disk Cleanup by using Command Prompt or PowerShell.
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1.4. Start Disk Cleanup is to use the Settings app
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1.5. Start Disk Cleanup using the Control Panel.
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1.6. Start Disk Cleanup by searching for it in Control Panel.
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1.7. Start Disk Cleanup simply by locating your hard drive.
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Note: After you start Disk Cleanup, simply follow the instructions from the beginning of this solution to remove the temporary files.
2. Make Disk Cleanup remove all temporary files
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Note: Keep in mind that you won’t be able to delete protected files or files that are in use, but most other files should be deleted without any problems.
3. Use a trird-party software
The simplest and fastest way to remove temporary files from your PC is to use software like Ashampoo WinOptimizer.
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This is a useful tool that will scan your drive and allow you to choose the type of files you wish to remove. There is a wide array of files to choose from, and among these files, there are also temporary files.
Ashampoo WinOptimizer comes with a complete tuneup and 37 cleaning suite modules that will make sure your device is kept secure with deep scans and repair tools.
Moreover, if you accidentally delete files or if you want to permanently get rid of others, this system optimization software will do the job in no time.
Here are some of its key features
- Cleaning and diagnosis.
- Removes all junk data or broken shortcuts.
- Defrag tool.
- Intuitive and comprehensive dashboard.
- Privacy control features and Antispy option.
4. Automate Disk Cleanup
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After running this command, temporary files should be deleted automatically.
This is one of the fastest ways to delete temporary files using Disk Cleanup, but as you can see, it requires some configuration before you can use it.
And there you have a few methods that will help you delete temporary data files. If you have other suggestions or recommendations, make sure to let us know in the comments section below.
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