Local settings temp files can i delete

Locations of temp folders in Windows: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8. The AppData folder is a hidden folder. The Temporary Internet Files folder is a hidden system folder. To see hidden folders, "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" needs to be enabled in Folder Options.

To see hidden system folders, disable "Hide protected operating system files" in Folder Options. Peter Mortensen Nifle Nifle Bender Bender 4 4 silver badges 6 6 bronze badges. Create another folder with a different name and move the files into the new folder. If a program crashes, restore the files via copy and paste or drag-n-drop in Windows Explorer, etc. If a file or files are needed to finish an installation or some other function some programs may be corrupted if they're not present or get deleted.

If nothing changes after you have them moved for a while and you're using all your regular programs, delete them as you deem necessary. Jawa 3, 13 13 gold badges 30 30 silver badges 36 36 bronze badges. Mr Jones Mr Jones 1. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook.

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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Do I need keep any of these files and folders? Tom Willett. Ken Blake, MVP. Click to expand Tim Meddick. Thanks for the replies guys. Ken, very nice detailed explanation. Leonard Grey.