Automatically Delete Temporary Files

by Milod Norbert.

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The Windows Disk Cleanup Wizard will delete your temporary files, but only if they are over a week old. To create a simple batch script that will clean up your temporary directories:

Create the Batch File

Open Notepad and type (ensure you have two lines as shown below):

cd C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local rmdir /S /Q Temp

Save the file as cleantemp.bat

Now double click on the file, you created, to remove your temporary files and free up space on your computer.

If this doesn't work and gives an access error, try replacing %username% with you windows login username.

Automate the Process

To automate this process:

1. Right click on the batch file you created and click create shortcut.

2. Place the shortcut in your startup folder in the start menu ( Customize Your Start Menu.)

3. Now when you log in to Windows 7, your temporary files will be deleted.

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