Re: Temp Temptation

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From: DILIP (dilipr_at_#*&!%l.com)
Date: 09/23/04 

Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:13:18 +0530

This directory is analogous to the windows\temp directory in win98. It is
generally used when a program installs itself for instance - a place to
store the unzipped or temporary install files. While some programs make it
a point to clear off the folder, many don't, so it's best to just do a clean
reboot and then clear off the contents of the temp directory. The files
dumped there are usually fairly large and definitely worth deleting - They
are of no use after a clean reboot. 

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> Win XP Home SP2
>
> The folder
> C:\Documents and Settings\Profile Name\Local Settings\Temp
>
> From the name, I surmise this is a temporary folder. But what exactly is 
> it used for? Do the files and folders in the Temp folder expire someday 
> and then get deleted? If not, does the folder just get bigger and bigger? 
> And *can* I just delete the folder's contents? Temporary Internet files 
> can be deleted safely, so is there any possible harm in deleting the 
> contents of this folder?
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