What is a Temp directory?
Summary
The Temp directory is a folder on your hard disk where the operating system or applications can temporarily store files while they are in use.Question
What is a Temp directory?Answer
The Temp directory is a folder on your hard disk where the operating system or applications can temporarily store files while they are in use. When the application exits, the temporary files are deleted. It may be necessary to manually clean, or delete files from, the Temp directory. For instructions, see Clean the Temp Directory.
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