Hi, I have noticed that the files in temp location are deleted in fraction of seconds. I have seen that 80MB files are deleted very fast. However, when I delete the files from system it takes time. Can you explain if this is expected behavior? Thanks, Kiran

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Hi Kiran, What do you mean it takes time to delete the files from system? How much files did you delete? How much times it take? Deleting the files in Temp folder is as same as you delete it from other locations. If the temporary file is in use, it will cause some issue. Regards, MiyaThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.