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Windows 10 users have a new non-security update on the horizon that promises to iron out some longstanding wrinkles in File Explorer, Remote Desktop, and a few other key components. KB5053643—part of the March 2025 update cycle for Windows 10 (and its counterpart for Windows 11)—brings a mix of...

This file is taking so much of my storage. It is in the Temp folder. It just came into my system when I was experimenting with windows sandbox. Inside it is just some files you would find on a C: Drive, but deleting it is a hassle, I even tried taking permission but it could not delete it. I...

How to Clear the Cache on Your Windows 11 PC (And Why It's Important) If your computer feels sluggish, your desktop looks cluttered, or you’ve just noticed slower boot times, then the culprit might be hidden in the cache. Over time, routine computer usage accumulates temporary files and cached...

It’s time to admit it – our Windows PCs are like digital packrats. Hidden away in various nooks and crannies of your operating system is a glut of temporary files, cache, and forgotten apps silently weighing down your system’s performance like suitcases full of old receipts. But, there’s good...

If you’ve ever experienced your Windows 11 PC acting sluggish, slow to boot, or just plain... off, you’re not alone. Over time, even the sleekest computers can become bogged down with invisible baggage, especially if you’re not regularly performing some care and maintenance. One of the...

Ah, the eternal battle between human ingenuity and the hard drive that's perpetually running out of space. You’ve been there – staring at the eerily red bar warning you that storage is just about tapped out. Fear not, Windows 11 users! Microsoft has a treasure trove of strategies to squeeze...

As Windows 11 users embrace the 24H2 update, a significant issue has come to light regarding the stubbornly persistent cache that refuses to be purged. If you’ve recently upgraded your system, you may have found yourself facing a mountain of leftover files—up to eight GB worth—that your device...

What You Need to Know Windows 11 users, brace yourselves: Following the latest major update, designated as the 2024 Update (also known as version 24H2), a troublesome bug has emerged that is quietly consuming a hefty chunk of your storage—8.63GB, to be exact. That's right; the update has left...

Introduction In the fast-paced digital world we inhabit, efficiency is king. For the vast majority of users navigating the modern space of technology, Windows 11 has emerged as the operating system of choice, luring in users with its sleek design and user-centric features. However, even the best...

Dear Anyone. OK, I know I should know the answer to this but I don't.... I've only got a small C drive. Downloaded from cloud storage a big .RAR that I knew was too big for C, so I had an external drive D: and downloaded it to that. Tried unzipping it (OK - unRARing it!), had 300gig spare on...

2022-12-17 12:13:59 0 [Note] InnoDB: Mutexes and rw_locks use Windows interlocked functions 2022-12-17 12:13:59 0 [Note] InnoDB: Uses event mutexes 2022-12-17 12:13:59 0 [Note] InnoDB: Compressed tables use zlib 1.2.12 2022-12-17 12:13:59 0 [Note] InnoDB: Number of pools: 1 2022-12-17 12:13:59 0...

I have a bunch of files in a tmp folder from 2019. Is it ok to dump them? One site (MSN) said ok but just double-checking. Thanks.

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Hi all, I'm new to the forum. Basically I register mainly to ask this question. I have a older laptop with an older SSD where I installed Windows 10 (Version 21H1, OS Build 19043.1348) on drive C with the diligently maintained 10-12 Gb of free disk space. I rarely install anything new because I...

Learn how to run a disk cleanup in Windows 10 including deleting temporary and system files to free up disk space. Continue reading...

I am confused. In my Windows 10 installation I sometimes browse the web with Firefox, other times with Chrome. I never use (or have used or will use) Internet Explorer. I have never opened it for any reason. Yet when I go to clean up my installation, there are "temporary IE files." I don't...

Hi folks, 1809 broke a few unexpected things and I'll post if interested. A drag I find myself spending 3 hours or so checking the things that [previous versions broke or reset to then list the new issues. But for now, this one seems interesting and is brand new with 1809: After 15-20 minutes...

i have a lot of filed in file explorer that I cant delete they have 0 bites they live in c/user/rkfr/local/temp I have also tried to delete them in file explorer in safe mode how can I get rid of these? rkf also these are numbers and letters

Ok, I have received at beat-down trying to install this ssd. Where I am at now. So, put in the ssd, but left my existing hard-drive in (wd caviar black 1TB) as I want to use the ssd for booting and the hdd for storage, etc. I did a clean install from my dvd of Windows 7. The problem I have now...

This is happening with one specific word doc (a book of mine) over last few weeks. It will open but I cant delete, rename or move it. I really need to get rid of it as it is preventing me from saving newer versions - even if I alter the name for the new version!!. It seems like it is picking up...