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    Massive Temp Files folder on brand new laptop?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by stepintoliquid, Aug 10, 2008.

  1. stepintoliquid

    stepintoliquid Notebook Enthusiast

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    In disk cleanup, my temporary files folder is over 8gb big! i'm a little wary to delete them all, as there could be something important in there? this is a brand new dell xps m1530 laptop running vista..... any thoughts?
     
    stepintoliquid, Aug 10, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It is probably left over files from installing stuff. I'm guessing it is safe to delete.

    You really ought to consider doing a fresh install anyway, the laptop will perform much better.
     
    Greg, Aug 10, 2008
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