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These steps are written for  Windows XP. To see a Windows 7 version of these steps, please go to: How To Empty TEMP folders in Windows 7

 Large number of left over items in these temporary folders has an impact on the speed of  FileMaker Pro launching. For some reason FileMaker Pro has to look at every one of them as it launches. As the numbers of .tmp files build, so does the launch time. In some cases, it may take minutes to open.

Set your System to Display Hidden Files and Folders

Only delete .tmp files after a restart. Windows creates .tmp files to perform some task when you reboot. This is why after installing some programs you are prompted to reboot the computer to complete the install. Once you reboot it is safe to delete the files. If you have an Axim handheld, remove it from its cradle as well.

1. Click Start, then click Shut Down. Restart the computer.
2. Once the computer has re-started, click Start, then click Control Panel, and then click Folder Options.
   • If you don't see Folder Options, click on Switch to Classic View on left side.
3. Click the View tab. Under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.
4. Click OK.
5. Close Control Panel. Note: Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not typical items. Usually, hidden files are program or system files that should not be deleted or changed.
   
   
   

   Clear the TEMP folders

6. Click Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, and then select Disk Cleanup. Wait for the window to open.
7. Select (check) only the Temporary Internet Files choice (Uncheck all other choices). Click OK.
8. When asked to confirm the action, click Yes. The window will close by itself. Note: You will now clear the TEMP folder.
   
9. Open the My Computer icon. Open the Local Disk (C:) icon.
10. Open the Documents and Settings folder.
11. Open your <username> folder. Ex: VCV1
12. Open the Local Settings folder (This is a hidden folder. It will appear "grayed out").
13. Open the Temp folder.
14. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all the files listed. Press Shift + Delete on your keyboard.
15. When asked to confirm the action, click Yes.
    
    See How To Empty TEMP Folders Stopped by Perflib, Perfdata, or Perflog Files if you are unable to delete some files.
16. Close all windows.
17. Empty the Recycle Bin.
18. Once your Recycle Bin is empty, restart your computer.

    Hide the Hidden Files.

1. Once the computer has re-started, click Start, then click Control Panel, and then click Folder Options.
2. Click the View tab. Under Hidden files and folders, Select Do not Show hidden files and folders options.
3. Click OK.