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In this article, we will show you how to delete temporary system files in Windows using the Disk Cleanup utility.

Steps

1. 1 Click on ⊞ Win+E. The Explorer window will open.
   • You will find the key ⊞ Win in the lower left corner of the keyboard.
2. 2 Right click on the disk with the Windows logo. The logo looks like four blue squares. A menu will open.
   • In most cases, this drive will appear in the center of Explorer. If not, scroll down the left pane to find that drive.
3. 3 Click on Properties. The properties of the selected drive will open.
4. 4 Click on Disk cleanup.
5. 5 Check the box next to the "Temporary files" option. You will find it at the bottom of the list of options.
   • Do not confuse this option with the option "Temporary Internet files" - check the box next to "Temporary files".
6. 6 Click on OK. You will find this button at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation message will open.
7. 7 Click on Delete filesto confirm your actions. The system will delete its temporary files on the computer.