You can learn how to remove temporary files from your Windows 7 computer.After you enable your computer's "Show Hidden Files" feature, you can remove temporary files from the App folder, Windows folder and internet cache.
Step 1: You can close every program.
You won't be able to remove temporary files from your computer if they're being used by programs.
Step 2: The start can be open.
The Windows logo can be found in the bottom- left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Click on the box.
The Start window has it at the bottom.
Step 4: There is a way to type in windows explorer.
If you do that, you'll be able to find the Windows Explorer app on your computer.
Step 5: Click to open Windows Explorer.
The folder-shaped option is at the top of the Start window.
Step 6: Click to organize.
There is a tab in the top left of the window.A menu will appear.
Step 7: Click the folder you want to look at.
The drop-down menu has it near the middle.This opens a new window.
Step 8: You can click the View tab.
The option is at the top of the window.
Step 9: You can check the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" circle.
The page is in the middle.There are hidden files on your computer if this option is already checked.
Step 10: Click OK after applying.
It is important that you can access and open the folder for your apps.
Step 11: Click on the computer to open it.
There are options on the left side of the window.
Step 12: Click on your computer's hard drive.
Under the "Devices and drives" heading is a hard drive-shaped icon.The drive labeled "C" is usually your hard drive.
Step 13: Click the Users folder.
The top of the window is where you'll find it.
Step 14: Click on the user folder.
If you signed into your computer with an email address, this is the folder with the first few letters of your name.
Step 15: Click on the folder to open it.
It is at the top of the window.
Step 16: Click on the local folder.
There is a folder at the top of the window.
Step 17: The Temp folder should be selected.
The folder is near the bottom of the window.
Step 18: You can click to organize.
There is a tab in the upper left corner of the window.There is a drop-down menu.
Step 19: Click on the properties you want to view.
It's at the bottom of the menu.Clicking it opens a new window.
Step 20: The "Read-only" box should be checked.
You can find it at the bottom of the window.
Step 21: Click to apply.
It is in the bottom-right corner of the window.
Step 22: Click OK if prompted.
The folder will be affected by the removal of the "Read-only" protection.If you want to remove read-only protection from this folder, you may have to click or verify.
Step 23: Click OK.
There is a window at the bottom.The folder's contents can be deleted.
Step 24: You can open the Temp folder.
Click the folder to open it.
Step 25: Select all of the files.
Click again and then press the A and A keys at the same time.
Step 26: The files should be deleted.
Click in the drop-down menu if you press your computer's Del key.The contents of the folder will be put into the recycle bin.To permanently remove these files from your computer, you'll need to empty the Recycle Bin.There may be some system files in the Temp folder.You won't be able to remove these if that is the case.They will only take up a small amount of space.
Step 27: Click on the My Computer tab again.
The window is on the left side.
Step 28: Click your hard drive.
This will open the hard drive's folder.
Step 29: Click on the folder.
It's usually in the middle of the window.
Step 30: Select the Temp folder after scrolling down.
This is at the bottom of the window.
Step 31: The Temp folder has read protection.
Click the "Read-only" box if you want to check it.Click when prompted.Click if you want to.
Step 32: The Temp folder should be opened.
To do that, double-click the folder.
Step 33: Select all of the files.
Click again and then press the A and A keys at the same time.
Step 34: The files should be deleted.
If you press the Del key, you'll be taken to the drop-down menu.The contents of the folder will be moved into the recycle bin.To permanently remove these files from your computer, you'll need to empty the recycle bin.
Step 35: The start is open.
The Windows logo can be found in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Step 36: Click on the box.
The start window has a search field at the bottom.
Step 37: You can type in internet options.
You will be able to find the Internet Options program on your computer.
Step 38: Click on Internet options.
The Start window has a globe-shaped icon.
Step 39: You can click on the General tab.
The Internet Options window has this option in it.
Step 40: Click on settings.
The "Browsing history" section of the window has it in the lower-right corner.
Step 41: Click on the files you want to view.
The bottom-right corner of the window is where this option is located.
Step 42: You can select the files.
Click again and then press the A and A keys at the same time.
Step 43: The files need to be deleted.
Click in the drop-down menu if you press your computer's Del key.The internet cache folder's files will be sent to the recycle bin.To permanently remove these files from your computer, you'll need to empty the recycle bin.