https://github.com/dmarzzucco/temprecycle
Console application that scans the Windows TEMP folder, displaying a detailed analysis of the space occupied by files and folders. Allows you to eliminate them automatically, excluding those in use by running applications.
https://github.com/dmarzzucco/temprecycle
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Console application that scans the Windows TEMP folder, displaying a detailed analysis of the space occupied by files and folders. Allows you to eliminate them automatically, excluding those in use by running applications.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/dmarzzucco/temprecycle
- Owner: DMarzzucco
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-11-11T18:43:19.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-27T15:06:14.000Z (12 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-27T15:49:12.204Z (12 months ago)
- Topics: console, console-application, cpp, cpp17, low-code
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 38.8 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Temp Recycle
**Temp Recycle** is a console application that scans the Windows `TEMP` folder, displaying a detailed analysis of the space occupied by files and folders. Allows you to eliminate them automatically, excluding those in use by running applications.
This tool makes it easy to clean the system, avoiding the manual task of deleting temporary files.
## Installation
### 1 🔽 Download the `rec.exe` file
[Download 📥](https://github.com/DMarzzucco/TempRecycle/releases/download/v1.0.0/rec.exe)
### 2 📌 Copy or Cut the file
Navigate to the folder where you want to download the file, and copy/cut it.
### 3 📁 Create the installation folder
1. Got to Local Disk C: and create a folder named `Tools` (or any name of your choice).
2. Inside `Tools`, paste the `rec.exe`file.
Your directory structure should look like this:
```shell
C:\Tools\
├── rec.exe
```
### 4 ⚙️ Add the path to system environment variables
1. Copy the installation folder path (e.g , `C:\Tools\`).
2. Open the Environment Variable menu in Windows:
- Pres `Win + R`, type `sysdm.cpl`, and press `Enter`.
- Go to the **Advanced** tab and click **Environment Variables.**
- Under **System Variables**, select `Path` and click **Edit**.
- Click **New** and paste the copied path (`C:\Tools\`).
- Save the changes and close all windows.
### 5 ▶️ Running.
Open a terminal and type:
```shell
rec
```
If everything is installed correctly, the application is ready to use.
## Usage
When 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.
### Example outPut:
>[!CAUTION]
> - Deleting temporary files may affect running programs.
> - It is recommended to review files before deletion.
> - Some files may require elevated permissions to be deleted.
>[!TIP]
> This project is open to contributions.
## License
Made by Dario Marzzucco.