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Clear temporary internet files

KISITO2A00 Posted messages 1 Status Member -  
poupougne13 Posted messages 43203 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello
I have a LENOVO tablet with Windows 10, the hard drive is 29.1 GB and the used space is 23.1 GB.
I want to free up space on the hard drive, so I use "Disk Cleanup." When it's finished, I notice that the temporary internet files take up 11 GB, and despite all the cleaning actions I take afterwards, I can't reduce this file to zero.
Moreover, I notice a slight difference compared to Windows 7 in the dialog box that appears after cleaning; a symbol representing a lock appears in front of the temporary internet file name.
For the past two days, I've been searching online but nothing works!
I even called LENOVO support, and they told me it was a Windows issue. I also called Windows support, and they advised me to download ADWCLEANER, but again, nothing has changed!!!
The last thing I did on the tablet was to block Windows 10 updates to avoid filling up my hard drive
Thank you for providing me with your solutions.

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    nadellen Posted messages 11941 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   7 353
     
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    if these are indeed "internet" temporary files, then they are not "windows" temp files
    so you need to go into your browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, or other).
    but just like poupougne, if that's really what it's about, it seems massive to me, even if you're downloading games or music excessively.
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  2. nadellen Posted messages 11941 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   7 353
     
    Hello
    In principle, you need to click on "Computer" then the hard drive (C) -> windows -> temp -> select all -> delete
    Note that some files cannot be deleted because they are in use, which is normal: ignore those

    The same goes for "prefetch"; you can delete everything.

    Empty the recycle bin after each operation

    You can also then, from the desktop, type "run" then %temp% -> validate
    and delete everything then empty the recycle bin again.
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    1. KISITO2A00
       
      Thank you for your advice, I just tried but nothing changes, I still have 11 GB in the temporary internet files. Where can I find it?
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  3. poupougne13 Posted messages 43203 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   11 050
     
    Hello.....

    This is HUGE for this file, unless we're not talking about the same one!
    Can you give the EXACT and COMPLETE path to find it?
    Regards,
    See you later

    --
    "Who wants to climb a mountain starts from the bottom!"
    Signed: "Gillette" also known as "nobody"! ;) (°!°)
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