CLEANING OUT TEMP FOLDER 5

[toycept]

I periodically delete the files that are in the temp folder which does seem to help, performance wise. However, everytime I do this deleting, one file always seems to remain, Windows telling me the file can't be deleted. Does anyone else have the same issue or know what this file is and why it can't be deleted. It's a DLL file titled IadHide5. Just curious......

Thanks.

John

 

[ctopher]

Maybe some info ...

http://www.file.net/process/iadhide5.dll.html

Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 01-18-07)

 

[toycept]

thanks for the link, CTOPHER. The file does seem like something that shouldn't be on the computer. Need to research it a little more. But thanks again for the link.

John

 

[SBaugh]

This is a great program and its free for checking your system out -

http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html

I use it and Regcleaner.exe and adware to control stuff on both my work and at home computers.

Also try the FAQ on removing files from your temp folder in this forum. faq559-884

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Another excellent utility is CCleaner from

http://www.ccleaner.com

It can be set to run on boot-up to keep your machine clean from all the build up of crap.

 

[smcadman]

While your cleaning, another location to clean is your SW Temp folder. Default location is:
C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Local Settings\TempSWBackupDirectory

If I want to delete something that is no longer in use, but Windoze won't let me, Unlocker kicks in and asks me if I need it unlocked. Ever want to delete a part or folder that you are not using, and a box comes up stating the file you are trying to delete is in use?

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

Also check out Crapcleaner for cleaning crap off your computer:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

SW07 SP2.0

Flores

 

[SBaugh]

That location is only created if you have not setup a direct backup directory. I have one setup called SW Backup. With that I don't have that directory... so be sure you understand that you might not see that directory.

C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Local Settings\TempSWBackupDirectory

Regards,




Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[Standing]

I am not saying anyone should do this, but I and everyone here has been cleaning the Temp folder for a long time with no ill effects. We put it in our “C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USER Name here\Start Menu\Programs\Startup” folder

C:
cd %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings
rd /s/q Temp
md Temp

I do the following also, but no one else does.

C:
cd %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings
rd /s/q "Temporary Internet Files"
md "Temporary Internet Files"

Bradley
SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400

 

[smcadman]

That bat file and how-to is in Scott's FAQ link above.

SW07 SP2.0

Flores

 

[Standing]

Flores,
Your right that is who I got it from, I had forgotten.


Scott,
Thanks for a really cool tool, it has help us a great deal. A star for you.


Bradley
SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400

 

[SBaugh]

Thanks... to be honest I got the Bat file idea for another user that hs not logged in in many years LoveAeris. Not sure what happen to them, but that bat information has been helpful to a lot of people.

Thanks for the Star... they are hard to come by for me anymore...

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Scott ... talk to ctopher ... he just found a wholesale supplier for them.

 

[Theophilus]

Paul, thanks for the unlocker--I've been looking for something like that for a long time. (I hope it works.)



Jeff Mowry

http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com

Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.