How to clean up Windows App cache is a question that always lurks in the minds of users. Cleaning them up isn’t easy. But we’ve found some ways for you to do so. Read on.
Junk Files
Junk files are an unnecessary burden on the computer system and they eat up valuable storage space. These files continue to occupy storage space that is very dearly needed at times, and often result in a slow and/ or full of lags computer. So sorting them out nicely is a must!
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Local Temporary Files
Local temporary files? Yes, they reside in your system. Just press Windows Key + R (keyboard shortcuts). Now type these (with appropriate changes):
- C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Temp
- C:\Users\USER_NAME\AppData\Local\Temp
Now you’ve a folder (aka local temporary files). Open it. And delete all its contents (files and subfolders).
Temporary Windows Files
Do you know that whenever you install a new program, the setup you run extracts some files and home in on your Windows temporary location. Clean them up. Here’s how: Just type these:
- C:\Windows\Temp
- C:\Windows\winsxs\Temp
And delete.
Now Your Internet-Downloaded Files
Finding Internet-downloaded files is easy. These two folders contain all files you downloaded from the Internet:
- C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files
- C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
Delete them as well.
Turn Windows Features Off
Why? Because when you install your Windows you install plenty of features as well. Want to turn them off? Here’s how: Type “Turn Windows features on or off” in the Search Box. Uncheck those you’d like to remove from Windows Features dialog box. Click OK.
Another Way is to Uninstall Programs:
Remove the applications you no longer use. In the Start Screen, type > All Apps > <Program_Name> Folder. You’ll find “Uninstall <Program_Name>” shortcut. Did not find it? Okay, type “Add or Remove Programs” in the Start. It loads the list of all apps in the System page of the Settings.
Clean Files using Inetcpl.cpl
It’s easy. Open up the Internet Properties by using “inetcpl.cpl” command. Here you can delete all temporary Internet files, browser cache by clicking “Delete” button in the default tab.