Version 1.20.118, WinXP Pro SP2.
System Properties -> Advanced (tab) -> Environment Variables (button)
In upper window (user variables for xxxxxx) I have TEMP and TMP pointing to
c:\tempuser, a hardcoded path.
In lower window (system variables) I have TEMP and TMP pointing to
c:\tempwin, a hardcoded path.
I am the only user of the machine.
CCleaner *never* cleans the TempWin directory, regardless of whether 'older than 48 hours' is selected or not. It just never sees that directory, as far as I can tell.
CCleaner does clean the TempUser directory, and appears to correctly follow the 'older than 48' flag when engaged.
I believe this problem existed in versions prior to this one, I've only just now gotten around to taking the time to look at it in detail.
Hopefully there is an easy fix?
Thanks and regards,
---appyface
Full Version: Not deleting any files from Windows Temp
Checking back in... I see no one has replied to this thread...
Can anyone confirm the behavior? What is the status of this bug?
Thanks and regards,
---appyface
Can anyone confirm the behavior? What is the status of this bug?
Thanks and regards,
---appyface
QUOTE(appyface @ Jun 25 2005, 01:34 PM)
Hopefully there is an easy fix?
Yes, however what I'm purposing probably won't respect the 48 hour safety margin.
1. Start CCleaner make sure Custom Folders is check marked under Advanced.
2. Click Options->Custom Folders->Add Folder. Browse to your temp folder. Notice the pop-up warning.
QUOTE(Andavari @ Jul 3 2005, 10:50 PM)
Yes, however what I'm purposing probably won't respect the 48 hour safety margin.
1. Start CCleaner make sure Custom Folders is check marked under Advanced.
2. Click Options->Custom Folders->Add Folder. Browse to your temp folder. Notice the pop-up warning.
1. Start CCleaner make sure Custom Folders is check marked under Advanced.
2. Click Options->Custom Folders->Add Folder. Browse to your temp folder. Notice the pop-up warning.
Sorry for late reply!
I DO want CCleaner to respect the 48 hour option when ticked, so adding to Custom Folders is not viable for me.
I just downloaded new build (142) and see this is not fixed.
Thanks again for verifying this.
---appyface
Well another option would be for you to create your own batch file (.bat) that you can double click to clear out that folder when you want it cleaned.
To figure out what delete commands you want to use open a Command Prompt and type in: del /?
Example:
del /q /s "c:\tempuser\*.*"
del /q /s "c:\tempwin\*.*"
To figure out what delete commands you want to use open a Command Prompt and type in: del /?
Example:
del /q /s "c:\tempuser\*.*"
del /q /s "c:\tempwin\*.*"
QUOTE(Andavari @ Aug 3 2005, 06:56 AM)
Well another option would be for you to create your own batch file (.bat) that you can double click to clear out that folder when you want it cleaned.
To figure out what delete commands you want to use open a Command Prompt and type in: del /?
Example:
del /q /s "c:\tempuser\*.*"
del /q /s "c:\tempwin\*.*"
To figure out what delete commands you want to use open a Command Prompt and type in: del /?
Example:
del /q /s "c:\tempuser\*.*"
del /q /s "c:\tempwin\*.*"
@Andavari - Well yes it is true there are many means by which I might clean my Windows System temp directory. But my point is that CCleaner should be handling this function, it is the same as any other Windows Temp directory and the only distinction is it is declared via a Windows Environment Variable.
However minor the number of users that may be configuring Windows with environment variables for the temp paths, it seems like CCleaner ought to be able to handle the situation correctly.
Thanks and regards,
---appyface
I don't know what to tell you, hopefully the CCleaner developer Mr.G will see this thread to offer assistance.
Hi,
Using Windows ME
I have found if I have in the = CCleaner = "Options" = "Advanced" = "Tick" Checked to "Show Detailed Log of Internet Explorer Temporary Files" = and do a "Analyse/Run Cleaner" I have found on the first scan CCleaner shows the "Temporary Internet" files available to delete.
Afterwards on any subsequence scan the CCleaner seems not to include them in the scan??
So I go and uncheck the = "Show Detailed Log of Internet Explorer Temporary Files" = these scans then do show the = "Temporary Internet" = files???
Suggest you check and see if you have tick checked the "Temporary Internet" box in the advanced settings??
Let us know if the above is related to your computer
Using Windows ME
I have found if I have in the = CCleaner = "Options" = "Advanced" = "Tick" Checked to "Show Detailed Log of Internet Explorer Temporary Files" = and do a "Analyse/Run Cleaner" I have found on the first scan CCleaner shows the "Temporary Internet" files available to delete.
Afterwards on any subsequence scan the CCleaner seems not to include them in the scan??
So I go and uncheck the = "Show Detailed Log of Internet Explorer Temporary Files" = these scans then do show the = "Temporary Internet" = files???
Suggest you check and see if you have tick checked the "Temporary Internet" box in the advanced settings??
Let us know if the above is related to your computer
QUOTE
del /q /s "c:\tempuser\*.*"
del /q /s "c:\tempwin\*.*"
del /q /s "c:\tempwin\*.*"
Kindly explain what the /q and /s switches do. Thanks.
QUOTE(seamaiden @ Sep 16 2005, 07:57 AM)
Kindly explain what the /q and /s switches do. Thanks.
CODE
DEL COMMAND USAGE
DEL /?
Deletes one or more files.
DEL [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names
ERASE [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names
names Specifies a list of one or more files or directories.
Wildcards may be used to delete multiple files. If a
directory is specified, all files within the directory
will be deleted.
/P Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file.
/F Force deleting of read-only files.
/S Delete specified files from all subdirectories.
/Q Quiet mode, do not ask if ok to delete on global wildcard
/A Selects files to delete based on attributes
attributes R Read-only files S System files
H Hidden files A Files ready for archiving
- Prefix meaning not
If Command Extensions are enabled DEL and ERASE change as follows:
The display semantics of the /S switch are reversed in that it shows
you only the files that are deleted, not the ones it could not find.
DEL /?
Deletes one or more files.
DEL [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names
ERASE [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names
names Specifies a list of one or more files or directories.
Wildcards may be used to delete multiple files. If a
directory is specified, all files within the directory
will be deleted.
/P Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file.
/F Force deleting of read-only files.
/S Delete specified files from all subdirectories.
/Q Quiet mode, do not ask if ok to delete on global wildcard
/A Selects files to delete based on attributes
attributes R Read-only files S System files
H Hidden files A Files ready for archiving
- Prefix meaning not
If Command Extensions are enabled DEL and ERASE change as follows:
The display semantics of the /S switch are reversed in that it shows
you only the files that are deleted, not the ones it could not find.
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