Can we delete the AdobeTemp folder on Windows?

Guide: How to Fix AdobeTemp Folder Issues Using a Symbolic Link

Hey there Aashish,

I had the same issue, but I found a solution that worked for me, and I’m happy to share it with you!

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Type cmd in the Start menu search bar.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results and select Run as Administrator from the dropdown menu.
3. If prompted by Windows to confirm, click Yes.

Step 2: Delete the Existing Folder

Now that you’re in Command Prompt, let’s start by deleting the existing C:\AdobeTemp folder (if it exists). To do that, type the following command:

rd /s /q "C:\AdobeTemp"

This will forcefully remove the folder and its contents.

Step 3: Create a Symbolic Link

Next, create a symbolic link that points to your preferred location for the AdobeTemp folder. Run the following command:

mklink /D "C:\AdobeTemp" "E:\YourPreferredLocation\AdobeTemp"

Replace E:\YourPreferredLocation with your desired location. In this example, I used the E: drive, but feel free to adjust based on your system setup.

Step 4: Create the Final Directory

Finally, create the actual destination folder where the files will be stored. Run this command:

mkdir "E:\YourPreferredLocation\AdobeTemp"

What Happens Next?

After completing these steps, you’ll notice that a shortcut has been created in C:\AdobeTemp. Any files placed in this folder will automatically be redirected to your preferred location (in this case, E:\YourPreferredLocation\AdobeTemp).

You may still notice files resides in the shortcut folder. And you'll find files in the new folder that looks like a copy. No worry, the bytes are stored on the new destination drive.

Summary:

With this handy trick, programs will still think the folder resides in C:\AdobeTemp, but in reality, the files are being stored in the location of your choice.

Hope this helps!

Thank you for your respons and answer to my question.

Thanks

Ludo