Skip to main content
D
DavidGaryEsp
Participant
August 16, 2013
Answered

Can I delete the AdobeTmp folder in Windows (without trashing apps)

  • August 16, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • 3204 views

Hi, I am having a system clean-up, and discovered the folder .  Its size is 16.6 GB, mostly due to Encore and Flash related subfolders of that.  It seems to contain a copy of some of the applications (and their libraries) already installed.

The "Tmp" suffix suggests I can delete this, like maybe it was temporarily used during installation.  Is that correct?

    This topic has been closed for replies.
    Correct answer kglad

    possibly.

    what you can do is rename (any non-os system folder), i like to prefix with $, and use the computer for a few weeks.  if you don't notic a problem, you can delete.  if you notice a problem, rename back to the orignal.

    1 reply

    kglad
    Community Expert
    kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 16, 2013

    possibly.

    what you can do is rename (any non-os system folder), i like to prefix with $, and use the computer for a few weeks.  if you don't notic a problem, you can delete.  if you notice a problem, rename back to the orignal.

    D
    DavidGaryEspAuthor
    Participant
    August 16, 2013

    Thanks kglad, in fact I moved it to another disk, because my system drive was desparately full...

    Also, while I was waiting for a first response from anybody, I posted much the same question at http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1276853

    Seems like I'm the only one to have encountered this thing.

    kglad
    Community Expert
    kgladCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 16, 2013

    it's not a common folder so i'm not sure it's even from an adobe product.

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices