Safe Delete User Temp File (103GB) on Surface Book 2
If you're experiencing long wait times when trying to get past the login screen or reboot your Surface Book 2, you might have a large temporary file taking up space in the Users\MyUserName\AppData\Local\Temp folder. In this article, we'll cover how to safely delete this file.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, make sure to create a system restore point to ensure you can easily revert if anything goes wrong.
Step 1: Open File Explorer
Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
Step 2: Navigate to the Temp Folder
In the address bar, type "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Temp" and press Enter.
Step 3: Identify Large Files
Press Ctrl + A to select all files in the Temp folder. Then, right-click and choose Size to view the size of each file. Locate the file with a size of approximately 103GB.
Step 4: Delete the File
Right-click on the large file and select Delete. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes to delete the file.
Step 5: Restart Your Computer
After deleting the file, restart your Surface Book 2 to check if the issue has been resolved.
In this article, we covered how to safely delete a large temporary file (approximately 103GB) in the Users\MyUserName\AppData\Local\Temp folder on a Surface Book 2. By following the steps outlined, you should be able to resolve login screen and reboot issues caused by this file.