Mastering Windows 10: Efficiently Delete Temp CAB Files

Deleting temporary CAB files from your Windows 10 system can help free up storage space and improve system performance. Here are some effective methods to achieve this.

How to Delete CAB Files from the Temp Folder in Windows 10?​

1. Manual Deletion of CAB Files in Safe Mode​

• Press Windows + E to open File Explorer, paste the following path in the address bar, and then hit Enter:C:\Windows\Temp
  
  
• Locate the CAB file(s), right-click on it, and select Delete.
• Click Yes in the confirmation prompt.

This method ensures that no running processes interfere with the deletion of CAB files.

2. Use Windows Repair by Tweaking.com​

• Download and Install Windows Repair:
  • Download the Windows Repair tool from the Tweaking.com website.
  • Install and open Windows Repair.
• Reboot to Safe Mode:
  • Click the Reboot To Safe Mode button within the Windows Repair tool for optimal results.
• Run the Repair Tool:
  • In Safe Mode, open Windows Repair again.
  • Navigate to Repairs – Main and click the All Repairs button.
  • Uncheck All Repairs and check only Remove Temp Files.
  • Click the Start Repairs button and wait for the task to complete.
• Restart Your PC:
  • Restart your PC for the changes to take effect by clicking Yes when prompted.

This method provides a guided approach to remove temporary CAB files and ensures other system repairs are not interfered with.

3. Use Disk Cleanup​

• Open Disk Cleanup:
  • Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R.
  • Type cleanmgr and press Enter to open Disk Cleanup.
• Select Files to Delete:
  • Wait for the tool to scan your drive for unwanted files.
  • A list of file types will be shown. Select the file types you want to remove (including CAB files).
• Delete Files:
  • Click OK at the bottom of the Disk Cleanup window.
  • Confirm by clicking Delete Files.

Disk Cleanup is a built-in Windows utility that automatically finds and removes unnecessary files, making the process seamless.

4. Use Command Prompt​

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
  • Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R.
  • Type cmd and press Shift + Ctrl + Enter to run Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Navigate to Temp Folder:
  • In Command Prompt, type cd %temp% and press Enter.
• List Contents of Temp Folder:
  • Type *dir .cab to see only the CAB files in the Temp folder.
• Delete CAB Files:
  • Type *del .cab to delete only CAB files in the Temp folder.
  • Verify deletion by typing *dir .cab again.

Using Command Prompt allows for a direct and powerful way to delete specific files without navigating through the graphical interface.

5. Check Temp Folder Permissions​

• Open Temp Folder:
  • Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R.
  • Type %AppData%..\Local and press Enter to open the AppData folder.
• Access Folder Properties:
  • Right-click the Temp folder and select Properties.
• Check Permissions:
  • Go to the Security tab and ensure your user account has full control.
  • If not, click Edit and change the permissions accordingly.

Ensuring you have the correct permissions on the Temp folder may resolve issues with file deletions.

These methods offer various ways to delete CAB files from the Temp folder in Windows, ensuring you can maintain system performance and free up storage space.