.TMP File Type
File extension: TMP or .tmp
Description: Temporary File or Folder
Author of the .tmp file extension: Various
Category: Temporary files
Programs that use the .tmp file type: Various
Explanation of .tmp file extensions:
The .tmp file extension stands for temporary. These files are used by numerous programs and are often automatically deleted once the program no longer needs them.
Typical problems associated with the .tmp file extension:
One of the most common problems with .tmp files is when they are not automatically deleted by the software once they are no longer needed. Sometimes you can manually delete them however they may contain critical information and it’s difficult to tell for sure.
Another common .tmp problem occurs when temporary files become so large that they interfere with the computer’s performance.
In addition, problems can occur when the Windows registry becomes corrupt or contains references to .tmp files that have been removed.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Temporary files usually have strange names making it difficult to figure out what they contain. You can use the location of the file as well as the date and time as a clue. For example, if you have .tmp files located in your Microsoft Office folder, it could be related to a recent document you just created.
To remove temporary folders, you can go to the Start Button, click My Computer, right-click on the hard disk drive, choose Properties, and click on Disk Cleanup. This process will give you the option to clean up your hard drive of a variety of temporary files including temporary Internet and temporary program files.
Run a registry cleaner to resolve many common .tmp errors.
If you want to delete a single large .tmp file but Windows Explorer won’t let you and generates an “access denied” error, chances are that the file is still in use by the program. Close the program and try it again. If that fails, re-boot the PC and try again.
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