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It’s not advisable to remove all files from the %temp% directory, especially with such a large volume of data. The names you mentioned suggest temporary files or caches that may contain harmless remnants. Deleting them could cause issues if they’re needed later. Also, your computer slowing down and reduced gaming performance might be linked to other factors like software conflicts or hardware strain, not just deleted files.
Your storage space was sufficient. I removed all contents from that folder and searched: C:\Users\[Your User Name]\AppData\Local\Temp. Found nothing useful, as no files were needed and the system blocked deletions for essential operations.
It's completely secure with only outdated files left, and I've made a script to empty my temporary directory, helping you free up space on your SSD.
I suggest employing CCleaner to remove temporary files safely if you're uncomfortable erasing them yourself.
Temp folder holds temporary files generated by applications. It means each time you launch a program, it starts with a clean slate and doesn’t verify existing data. In reality, programs usually remove their own temporary files before shutdown, but many don’t do this properly. Therefore, anything stored in the Temp folder can be safely removed. Files that remain are typically used by an active program you have installed.