Low disk space after filling up C:\Windows\Temp with .evtx and .txt files
Solution 1:
This solution described here has worked for me (tested after several reboots). However, I should stress that a web search reveals that hundreds are having problems with C:\Windows\Temp filling up with garbage, especially with Windows 10 v1803. Exact causes appear to be variable so my solution will only apply in some cases. Feel free to add additional solutions...but keep them related specifically to C:\Windows\Temp.
My problem appears to be related to the in-built Windows Store app and the AppX Deployment Service. I disabled both as follows:
Disable the Store application using Group Policy Editor
Note: You may need Administrative privileges for this.
- WIN+R and type
gpedit.msc - User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Store
- Enable
Turn off the Store application
Disable the AppX Deployment Service using Registry Editor
Note: Usual proviso here is to be careful when editing the registry! Changing this manually using services.msc does not work (Windows resets it to Manual or does not allow you to change it at all)
- WIN+R and type
regedit.exe - Navigate to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AppXSvc
- Change
Startto4 - This sets the service to
Disabled
Reboot Windows and clear out C:\Windows\Temp
- Reboot Windows
- Open File Explorer and navigate to
C:\Windows\Temp - You may be asked for Administrative consent to enter this folder, agree to this
- Select all and choose
Delete - If Windows cannot delete a file because it is in use, just skip
The above steps worked for me and so far no new files have been added to C:\Windows\Temp.