temp file and tmp files

[Guest]

I am using xp profesional and all of sudden I am getting all these win.tmp
files with zero bytes in my windows/temp directory, and have no idea where
ther coming from or whats creating them. they appear constanly as I generaly
use my compter
win1B0.tmp, win1AF.tmp ect. it's really annoying and I dreading the thought
of of having to re-instal xp any help would be apprieciated

redards
chris

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Some suggested housekeeping:

Set Win Explorer to show all files and folders:

Bring up Windows Explorer / Tools / Folder Options/ select VIEW Tab and look at all of settings listed.

"CHECK" (turn on) Display the contents of system folders.

Under column, Hidden files and folders----choose ( *select* ) Show hidden files and folders.
Next, un-check Hide extensions for known file types.
Next un-check Hide protected operating system files.

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Consider getting and running CCleaner (freeware) from http://www.ccleaner.com/

Download it, save it, set it up and run it.

When started, select the Windows tab:

Select these options:

Under Internet Explorer: select Temporary Internet Files, Delete Index.dat files

Under System: select Empty Recycle Bin, temporary Files, memory dumps, Chkdsk file fragments

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See "Computer Health"
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm

Use MSCONFIG to review your startup apps.

I suggest that you to download and run Silent Runners, which will help to determine which programs are auto-loaded at each Windows startup
<http://www.silentrunners.org>

The page has an FAQ link. If you need more guidance see "Using the script"
http://www.silentrunners.org/sr_scriptuse.html

Be aware Silent Runners is a script. You may need to tweak your antivirus or security program to allow it to run.