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Earlier, we talked about how you can keep your system running efficiently by running disk defrag frequently. It is always a good idea to clean your system of temporary files along with a defrag, in order to free wasted space.

Before cleaning them manually, you will need to first close all programmes. Open your Windows Explorer, go to 'Windows' and then, the 'Temp' folder. The files can then be deleted, while the folder remains intact. Get a detailed description on the procedure here.

You could also use Start Menu > Programs > Accessories > System Tools. Choose the Maintainance Wizard, which gives you the option of choosing a schedule (for Windows) that will perform the task of cleaning your system at the chosen time.

The other way is to use the 'Find Files' function from the Start Menu, look for all files with a .tmp extension (*.tmp) and delete them together. Here is a tip on how to delete them by writing a small programme.

Software like Rubbish Killer, Emptemp and Ghost Wash can also help. Secure Clean allows you to perform a thorough clean-up, but comes with a trial period and a price.

So, if you want your computer to perform better, do as Bubbles and I do: keep your system clean!

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