unable to remove files with *.tmp extention

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Hey I have Dell computer and windows XP installed on it. There is a folder 'temp' nested in the 'WIndows' folder; The size of this folder is enormously big: I have more than 4.000 files in there , all172 kb and all have tmp extension.  Any attempts to remove any of these files failed. I am getting a message: 'the file can not be read from the source' . Meanwhile, I am running out oif space on my hard drive: this temp folder is taking up all the space and number of files increases daily. I already removed and archived everything I could. PLease, help me if you can. better- -to e-mail me : txl8326@louisiana.edu Thanks

Lorac30 · Answer

Excellent suggestion to download CCleaner! (  http://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp )  No fuss.. no muss. LOL  (You won't even have to bother reading what I suggested)   (If you have no interest in the Yahoo Toolbar, make sure you either download the version without it, or if you d/l the Standard Build, make sure to uncheck the box offering it..prior to installation. Look for it.  You'll see it!)   Good idea Royhud.. now why didn't I think of that!!??  LOL  Don't know what I'd do without it.  (Probably delete things on my own.. as I always had.  CCleaner forced me to be lazy! :smileysad: )   Carol

royhud · Answer

You could also download CCleaner from CNET.com http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10465908.html?tag=lst-0-1 It can clean up many other things as well. Hope this helps.

Lorac30 · Answer

Tanyushka..

A suggestion first.. I have found that posting your email address in a public forum, can open you up to various problems - spam being only one of them. Your choice.. only a suggestion.

I could explain about that folder and what's in it, but it's explained quite thoroughly here . Scroll down to where he deals with the .tmp files you're asking about. You couldn't ask for anything more basic and detailed. Also, you might also want to read a couple more posts below that, where someone asks if it's okay to delete all the .tmp files. (Actually.. the entire thread is interesting.. if you have the time.)

I hope this helps..

Carol

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