Is it safe to do this?

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In Windows XP I used to clear out, periodically, the old temporary files by using the "search" function. However I have been asked to clear out similar files in Vista and find they are stored in the Microsoft/ Windows folder. Will I be disabling anything vital if I simply clear the "temp" folder? Perhaps some kind soul would walk me thro' the procedure for clearing temp files from Vista in order to speed up the computer. Thanks

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run %temp% and delete what you find,if you do not know how to put up a run box, go to accessories in start menu and click on run,and no, it will not disable anything, after al they are temporary and will come back as you use the pc.

Lily · Answer

You can click Start -> Computer -> Users -> Find your Username -> AppData (Make sure the folder is not hidden, to unhide it press Alt on your Keyboard then Click Tools -> Folder Options -> View Tab and click where it says "Show Hidden Files and Folders" -> Apply and then OK your way out.) -> Local -> Temp. Highlight and Shift + Del everything inside that folder. You might not be able to delete everything in that folder, this is OK.

Hope this helps

cassandra-j · Answer

If you go onto Start ---> Accessories ---> System Tools ---> Disk Cleanup 
and run that
there should be an option to delete your temporary files

Ratto · Answer

better answer:

go to downoad.com 
download CCleaner.

the run the wipe empty space  option. That will safely fix it.

Pall Mall · Answer

just use ccleaner and leave it in default mode 
http://piriform.com--don't change any check marks unless you want your history or recycle bin emptied

Anonymous · Answer

Just run CCleaner, all functions.
All this open this, go there do this, forget it. CCleaner does it for you.

kool-kid · Answer

Noo i think your stufff would get wiped out

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