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What files are safe to delete or remove?

Lets just say that any file you create, you can delete. If you put a photo onto your computer it is your choice to delete it or not. Deleting this file will not effect the computer and how it runs. So if you created a word document or downloaded an mp3 file then you can delete them when ever you want to. Just make sure you know what you are deleting before you make a mistake. The files you can remove are usually stored in the documents, pictures, or music folders.

How do I safely delete or remove temporary files from my computer?

Every time you do something on your computer a temporary file is created. So if you download a file or even open a document, a temporary file is created. These files can accumulate and need to be cleared from the computer as they have no value to you. There are a number of ways to safely delete these temporary files from your computer.

1. Delete files from the C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp folder. (%temp)

2. Delete files from the C:\Windows\Temp folder (temp)

3. Delete files from the C:\Users\Mitz\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files for Windows Vista, and C:\Documents and Settings\mitz\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files for Windows XP. These files include cookies, browsing history, and more..