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luladineace
Iron Contributor
May 06, 2024

Where is the cache folder in Windows 10?

Is the cache folder located at this place:


C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.MSO

 

I can see a lot of tmp files inside but not sure what it does ? And if it is safe to delete the files inside?

 

The file size is pretty big and growing at daily base.

  • vkeegan's avatar
    vkeegan
    Copper Contributor
    Go the app folder and delete cache files from there. It is quite safe to do now!
  • Eommy's avatar
    Eommy
    Iron Contributor
    System Cache:

    C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download - This is where Windows Update files are cached.
    C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 - This folder is used for Windows updates as well.

    User Cache:

    C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Temp - This is a general temporary files folder where applications might store cache data.
    C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer - This folder contains cached thumbnails for files and folders.

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