How to remove temporary files using Disk Cleanup

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on This PC.
• Right-click the drive with the Windows 10 installation and select Properties.
• Click the Disk Cleanup button.
• Click the Cleanup system files button.
• Check the items you want to delete.
• Click OK.
• Click Delete Files to complete the task.

Can you delete everything in your temp folder?

In general, it’s safe to delete anything in the Temp folder. Sometimes, you may get a “can’t delete because the file is in use” message, but you can just skip those files. For safety, do your Temp directory deleting just after you reboot the computer.

Why can’t I delete temporary files in Windows 10?

Solution 1 – Delete the files manually

1. Press Windows key + R.
2. Type temp > click OK.
3. Press Ctrl + A > click Delete.
4. Press Windows key + R.
5. Type %temp% > click OK.
6. Press Ctrl + A > click Delete.
7. Press Windows key + R.
8. Type prefetch > click OK.