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Can directory C:\Windows\Temp\NvTelemetry_WD be emptied?
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Emptying directories (in Windows, they are called folders) on live operating system is always tricky.
If done improperly, it can easily damage data, program installations or even operating system.
The rule of thumb is to clear only directories, where you are 100% sure that they do not contain any
important data or files.
How can I find out that it is safe to delete C:\Windows\Temp\NvTelemetry_WD ?
This directory seems to be temporary (holding files that can be safely deleted).
This assumption is based on fact that there is "temp" in the name of folder.
Temporary directories can be almost always deleted without problems.
Before deleting, locate C:\Windows\Temp\NvTelemetry_WD on your harddisk, and double-check if there are no data files.
If in doubts, open some files and check their content.
Also, check directory details here,
and see if it may contain some exe files. If yes, it is better not to delete the directory.
Most popular questions:
Is safe to delete C:\Windows\Temp\NvTelemetry_WD?
What is in the C:\Windows\Temp\NvTelemetry_WD folder?
Directory information
| Name: | C:\Windows\Temp\NvTelemetry_WD |
| Parent: | C:\Windows\Temp |
| Operating system folder: | |
| Can be safely deleted: | |
| Contains user's data: | |
| Contains logfiles: | |
| Is temporary: |