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Allows you to eliminate them automatically, excluding those in use by running applications.  \n\nThis tool makes it easy to clean the system, avoiding the manual task of deleting temporary files.\n\n\n## Installation \n\n### 1 🔽 Download the `rec.exe` file\n\n[Download 📥](https://github.com/DMarzzucco/TempRecycle/releases/download/v1.0.0/rec.exe)\n\n### 2 📌 Copy or Cut the file\n\nNavigate to the folder where you want to download the file, and copy/cut it.\n\n### 3 📁 Create the installation folder\n\n1. Got to Local Disk C: and create a folder named `Tools` (or any name of your choice).\n\n2. Inside `Tools`, paste the `rec.exe`file.\n\nYour directory structure should look like this:\n\n```shell\nC:\\Tools\\\n    ├── rec.exe\n```\n### 4 ⚙️ Add the path to system environment variables\n\n1. Copy the installation folder path (e.g , `C:\\Tools\\`).\n2. Open the Environment Variable menu in Windows:\n\n    - Pres `Win + R`, type `sysdm.cpl`, and press `Enter`.\n\n    - Go to the **Advanced** tab and click **Environment Variables.**\n\n    - Under **System Variables**, select `Path` and click **Edit**.\n\n    - Click **New** and paste the copied path (`C:\\Tools\\`).\n\n    -  Save the changes and close all windows.\n\n### 5 ▶️ Running.\n\nOpen a terminal and type:\n\n```shell\nrec\n```\nIf everything is installed correctly, the application is ready to use. \n\n## Usage\n\nWhen executing the application, it will display an analysis of the files and folders in the TEMP folder. Then, it will prompt you to confirm deletion.\n\n### Example outPut:\n\n![Models](/img/Example.png)\n\n\u003e[!CAUTION]\n\u003e - Deleting temporary files may affect running programs.\n\u003e - It is recommended to review files before deletion.\n\u003e - Some files may require elevated permissions to be deleted.\n\n\n\u003e[!TIP]\n\u003e This project is open to contributions.\n\n## License\n\nMade by Dario Marzzucco.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fdmarzzucco%2Ftemprecycle","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fdmarzzucco%2Ftemprecycle","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fdmarzzucco%2Ftemprecycle/lists"}