Temporary files are created by various applications and processes in Windows to store temporary data. Over time, these files can accumulate and take up valuable disk space, potentially slowing down the system. Therefore, it is important to regularly delete these temporary files to maintain optimal system performance. This article will provide instructions on how to automatically delete temporary files in the Windows environment.

Examples:
1. Using Disk Cleanup:

• Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.


• Type "cleanmgr" and press Enter to open Disk Cleanup.


• Select the drive where temporary files are stored (usually the C: drive) and click OK.


• Disk Cleanup will analyze the drive and present a list of files to delete.


• Check the "Temporary files" option and any other desired options, then click OK.


• Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete Files.

2. Using PowerShell:

• Press the Windows key + X and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" to open PowerShell with administrative privileges.


• Run the following command to delete temporary files:
  

   Remove-Item -Path "$env:TEMP\*" -Force -Recurse



• This command will delete all files and folders in the default temporary files directory.