How to Empty Temp Folder Windows 11
As a Windows 11 user, you might have noticed that your temporary files folder, also known as the temp folder, can accumulate a significant amount of data over time. This can lead to reduced system performance and storage space. To keep your system running smoothly, it’s essential to regularly empty the temp folder. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to empty the temp folder in Windows 11.
1. Open the File Explorer
To begin, you need to open the File Explorer. You can do this by clicking on the File Explorer icon on the taskbar, or by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
2. Navigate to the Temp Folder
Once the File Explorer is open, you will need to navigate to the temp folder. To do this, follow these steps:
– Click on the “This PC” or “Computer” icon on the left-hand side of the File Explorer window.
– Double-click on the “Local Disk (C:)” or your primary hard drive.
– Double-click on the “Users” folder.
– Double-click on your username folder.
– Double-click on the “AppData” folder.
– Click on the “Local” folder.
– Click on the “Temp” folder.
3. Delete the Files
Now that you have navigated to the temp folder, you can proceed to delete the files. To do this, follow these steps:
– Select all the files in the temp folder by clicking on the first file, then holding down the Shift key and clicking on the last file.
– Right-click on the selected files and choose “Delete” from the context menu.
– Confirm the deletion by clicking “Yes” on the confirmation dialog box.
4. Empty the Recycle Bin
After deleting the files, you will need to empty the Recycle Bin to permanently remove them from your system. To do this, follow these steps:
– Right-click on the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and choose “Empty Recycle Bin” from the context menu.
– Confirm the action by clicking “Yes” on the confirmation dialog box.
5. Restart Your Computer
Restarting your computer will ensure that any remaining temporary files are cleared from the system. To restart your computer, follow these steps:
– Click on the Start button and select “Shutdown” or “Restart” from the menu.
– Choose “Restart” and wait for your computer to shut down and restart.
By following these steps, you can successfully empty the temp folder in Windows 11. Regularly cleaning out the temp folder will help maintain the performance and storage space of your system.
