How to remove junk files from computer

 

                                                                  

What are these junk files

what are junk files. What kind of junk files are there. How they are created. What is the damage to the computer and how to delete junk files.

Let us consider the facts one by one.

What are the main types of these junk files

• ·        Temporary Internet Files

Also known as your browser cache files, these files save elements from a website — like a video or audio — so the site can load more quickly when you visit it again. Although helpful for sites you visit frequently, if you visit a site only once, the cache files aren’t necessary and only clutter your hard drive.

•          Temporary System Files

When you power your machine on or off, system files are created and stored to launch or shut down certain essential features or start-up programs. System junk files become useless once they serve their purpose.

  

• ·        Installer Files

When you install programs and apps on your device, installer files are created to help carry out the process. But when the installation is complete, these files become obsolete. When installing new apps, always look out for potentially unwanted software (PUPs) and other bloatware that may be packaged inside the app.

• ·        Thumbnails

When you visit websites with images, your computer will often display image previews — called thumbnails — that help the images load faster. Deleting thumbnails might slow image load times, but it’s a good idea for images you don’t need to see.

•         Deleted/Recycle Bin Files

Often, even after you delete files, remnants remain. Deleted or Recycle Bin files are those traces that remain after you’ve already removed or deleted files. Deleted files aren’t truly removed from your storage until you empty your Recycle Bin or trash.

How do these junk files form?

Unwanted files are created as a by-product of various computer tasks. junk files that build up in your system are these types of files that form in your computer when you open programs, browse the web or do anything else with your machine. 

Once your computer has completed a task, the files needed to run it are no longer needed. These files are stored on the hard disk Frequent occurrences of this task can cause the hard disk to become clogged and cluttered.

 

What is the damage to the computer due to junk files

Junk files can clog the computer's hard disk and slow down performance.

•  Declining Hard Disk Space

If you have not checked your hard drive in years, it is time to open your computer and check the status. It is especially important to check the size of the C: drive as the Windows operating system files are stored in this drive, and the space should not be drastically reduced to avoid serious damage.

• Computer Crashes, Errors, and Giving Blue Screens Often

If your computer has started to crash and show nasty blue screen errors, it may be a symptom that there is insufficient space to save temporary contents. Downloading and Setup errors also occur because of similar reasons.

• More Time Spent on Files Processing

If your computer always takes extra time to organize and search for files, you should perform an in-depth cleanup of your Windows-based computer/laptop.

• Low Disk Notification

If the Windows operating system notifies you of a warning about low disk space, it's a sure sign that your computer has these useless files.

• Browser Starts Freezing

We spend a lot of time browsing whenever on PCs. If your web browser freezes too often, it's a signal that the browser and your PC need to be optimized for faster performance.

 

how to get rid of junk files on my computer

There are different types of junk files and there are several different techniques to remove them. You can remove junk files from your computer or phone in the following ways

Disk cleanup in Windows

To delete temporary files:

1.  In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results.

2.  Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK.

1.  Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.

2.  Select OK.

If you need to free up more space, you can also delete system files:

1.  In Disk Cleanup, select Clean up system files.

2.  Select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.

3.  Select OK.

Clean Up Temporary Files to Remove junk files

1.    Press the Windows key + R to open Run.

2.    Type %temp% and click OK.

3.    In the temporary folder, press Ctrl + A to select all the files and hit the Delete key. Click Skip for any file that appears to be in use.

Alternatively, Windows 10 comes with storage sense, a built-in feature to clean up junk files from multiple sources. If you like the sound of this, you can configure it to delete temporary files automatically.

     To set up Storage Sense to delete temporary files, go to Settings > System > Storage. Toggle the switch to enable Storage Sense. Next, click on Configure Storage Sense or run it now. 

Remove junk files Using the Command Prompt

To use the Disk Cleanup tool using a command prompt, use one of the following commands:

To Open Command Prompt as an Administrator:

1. Press the Windows Start button at the bottom left.

1. Type in "Command Prompt".

1. Right-click on Command Prompt and click "Run as administrator".

To skip disk selection and view the category selection menu.

Cleanmgr/sagest

To automate the disk-cleaning process without choosing any category.

Cleanmgr/ sagerun

 Running low on disk space? Use this command for a quick cleanup.

Cleanmgr/low disk

 

Clean junk files Using the Command Prompt

To view temp files, run this command as administrator:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe %temp%\

To delete temp files, run this command as administrator:

del %temp%\*.*/s/q