Dave said it better than I did:--)) But one more point - if you find that some files refuse to be deleted, delete the entire Temp directory then create a new one. This has worked for me often when files just didn't want to go. Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Jones" Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Bloated C:\WINDOWS\TEMP > It's exactly what it says.. A Temporary directory to store files that are in > use by other programs. Most (MS) programs are sloppy and don't clean up > after themselves. Unless YOU stored something in there you want to keep, > it's save to delete everything in there. You will (should) also experience > a nice boost in performance after you do. Some files may still be in use > and will not want to be deleted, this is normal, just go around them. The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml