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3.15. WHAT ARE TEMPORARY FILES?

            Temporary files are created temporarily by programs that store information related to the file you are working on
            in your computer. It  increases the efficiency of  the software and also helps in recovering the data at the time of
            unexpected closing of the file due to power failure or system shut down.

            Temporary files are deleted automatically when the task or program you have been working on is completed.
            If all the programs in a computer are closed and temporary files still exist then look for files with the extension
            .tmp in the folder TEMP. They are of no use and they block a lot of disk space. It is better to delete them as they
            hinder the performance of your computer. If the deleted temporary file is required by the program again then it is
            automatically recreated without affecting your programs.

            To remove temporary files in a computer follow the given Steps:
            Step 1   Double-click the Computer icon on the desktop.

            Step 2   In the file explorer that opens select Local Disk (C:).
            Step 3   Properties option from the Shortcut menu. Select General Tab.

            Step 4   In the General Tab click on Disk Cleanup button present on the bottom right side.
            Step 5   Disk Cleanup Dialog box opens. Put a tick in front of Temporary Files, Thumbnails, etc. that you want
                    to delete. Click on OK button.

























            Step 6   A dialog box appears where it will ask for confirmation before deleting it permanently. Click on Delete
                    Files button. This will delete all the temporary files in your computer.



























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