how do I delete all the un-needed temp files in the %temp% folder with batch?

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Im trying to make a program that deletes the un-needed temp files with batch. How would I do this in one command? Is it possible?

"_the un-needed temp files_": is there a subset of files in the `%TEMP%` folder that you want deleted or all of them? — CristiFati, Mar 24 '16 at 20:17
how to decide what's un-needed? to delete all files: `del /q "%temp%\*"` — Stephan, Mar 24 '16 at 20:18

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 24 '16 at 20:23

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del "%temp%" /s /f /q

type del /? for help. You won't be able to delete files being used.

Windows deletes files older than 7 days in temp folder automatically. See DiskCleanup task in Task Scheduler.

answered Mar 24 '16 at 20:23

I'm pretty sure Windows does not automatically delete old temp files automatically. I believe you have to schedule the DiskCleanup with the appropriate options. – dbenham Mar 25 '16 at 04:14

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