Accelerating applications. The notion of time data. Where temporary files are stored

Working at a computer, I think you have often come across the notion of time data. It's time to find out where the temporary files are stored , and what is the point of storing them.

The first thing to note is that many programs store some intermediate information to speed up access to work. As an example, consider the operation of a standard web browser. This makes it very easy to understand the mechanism of caching.

Cache (in translation from the British - a secret place) is a special information store, from which temporary data is taken to reduce certain work operations. For browsers, using the caching method allows you to speed up loading the visited resources and not clutter the communication channel with redundant packets of commands sent to the server.

Storage. Where are the temporary files of opera and other programs stored

It's simple. Most of the created intermediate files are stored in the user's profile folder in the Application data sub-directory . This, as for temporary application data.

The system cache is usually written to the special variable% temp%, which is associated with the path C: \ Documents and Setting \ username \ Local Settings \ Temp (sometimes C: \ Windows \ Temp). As for applications, creating a system cache increases its speed.

As for programs, such as word, the cache also allows you to restore accidentally lost documents. Where are the temporary word files stored? The creators of the program defined the subdirectory Microsoft \ Office \ UnsavedFiles in the Application Data folder (this update applies to windows xp).

But, as a rule, it is not necessary to delve into the memorization of temporary ways. Because accidentally lost information, most modern applications and utilities are restored automatically. This applies to Microsoft Office software (word, exel, powerpoint), opera and other popular developments from different manufacturers.

Cleaning temporary content

Of course, knowing where the temporary files of the system and programs are stored is useful, but it is equally important to periodically clean up the heaped content. Since the performance of operations can dramatically decrease, up to the so-called "hangs".

When working with browsers, including the local Windows Explorer, you often need to keep the privacy of visiting websites or folders with files. To do this, they have a special cleaning function. Among the deleted data are also temporary cache files-all kinds of fragments and interactive objects from the pages of the visited resources.

Using Ccleaner and auslogic utilities

As already mentioned, a large accumulation of temporary content can slow performance. And remember where the temporary files are stored for each program is too tedious.

Fortunately, there are ways to clean up with the help of complex software. First, let's look at the non-commercial tool Ccleaner.

The utility can be downloaded on the Internet. There is also a Russian version and explanations to it.

At the first start, the "Cleaner" block is activated. It has two tabs. The first one allows you to select system temporary files for deletion, the second - application data from categories: browsers, flash-players, office applications, archivers, etc.

The following "Registry" block allows you to scan the registry for errors and "garbage". All found errors can be cleared by turns or immediately. Before each change, it is suggested that you create a backup of the registry status.

For the auslogic utility, the task is performed in one operation at a time. The fact is that this software includes the module one check button. With it, you can configure cleaning options, which include:

• Clean up the temporary contents of the system and programs.

• Clearing erroneous registry entries.

• Check for logical and physical errors of the selected partitions.

• Defragment selected partitions.

  These actions should be performed at least once every two weeks in order to maintain optimal performance and performance. However, the tools described above are chargeable and allow professional diagnostics and optimization of operating system settings.