How to Clean Temp Files in Windows XP
Temporary files are created by an operating system and/or applications for a variety of reasons. After a program is completed, temporary files are not needed anymore. But often temp files are not deleted automatically. You should periodically delete temporary files using a system utility program in Windows XP since such files can occupy gigabytes on your hard drive. Commonly, temporary files are stored on the logical drive "C:"
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Instructions
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Login to the administrator account in Windows XP.
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Click "Start" and "All Programs."
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Open the folders "Accessories" and then "System Tools."
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Click "Disk Cleanup," and select the hard drive "C:" Then click "OK" to launch the disk cleanup window.
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Click on boxes "Temporary files," "Temporary Internet files" and "Recycle Bin" to check them. Click "OK."
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References
- "Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administrator's Pocket Consultant", William R. Stanek, December 2004.
