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Remove unwanted files with File Cleanup

Applicable for: Windows

File Cleanup removes unwanted files in Windows Temporary folders. Over time, temporary files can significantly reduce the available disk storage space on your computer and affect performance.

File Cleanup automatically removes temporary and unused files from your computer. You can also run File Cleanup manually.

Run File Cleanup

  1. Open your Norton device security product.

    If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click Open.

  2. In the Norton product main window, double-click Performance, and then click File Cleanup.

  3. When the activity is complete, click Close.

Types of files removed by File Cleanup

When you run File Cleanup, it removes the following types of temporary files:
 

Internet Explorer Temporary Files

Deletes temporary files that are left on your computer after you browse.

Windows Temporary Files

Deletes unwanted files that are left in Windows Temporary folders after a program has been installed or updated.

Chrome Temporary Files

Deletes temporary files that are left on your computer after you browse using Google Chrome.

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DocID: v7786151
Last modified: 06/17/2024

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