EraseTemp 3.5.1.11

Overview

Improve your PC's performance and clean up loads of unnecessary temporary files with EraseTemp. This lightweight and straightforward application deletes old temporary files on the go. Temp files tend to overcrowd your computer unless you are a maintenance paranoid and run maintenance tools on a daily basis. Even if you do, many classic cleaners miss out on some out-of-the-way folders caching temporary files. Erase Temp by Nodesoft provides a simple, yet powerful tool to scan and delete these junk files. The app deletes both old dump files and files older than one day. The tool is smart enough to ignore the necessary files in temporary directories that may cause system malfunction if deleted. It is a freeware.

Installation

There is no installation as such because the tool is portable. The user downloads the compressed zip folder, unpacks it, and the exe file is ready to run. The app can be stored in a USB flash drive. The user can then copy it to any PC and run the executable file wherever the need arises. What is more important, the program does not add any items to the Windows registry, and after the program removal there are no leftover items to track down. The application requires Microsoft .NET Framework to run.

Interface

Standard window layout with a simple and intuitive navigation is all there is to the interface, and it makes sense. The purpose of the program is to clean, so the interface does not have to be top-notch hi-tech. Simplicity and performance are the key points of this application. When launched for the first time, the application displays a warning that it runs in the test mode, and the temporary files will not be deleted after scan. Normally, it does delete the files in temporary directories immediately after initialization. In test mode, users can check logging details after scan. Items that cannot be deleted are in red. Basic menu bar offers a small help tutorial which consists of a single page.

Pros

EraseTemp does a good job of erasing temporary files, but it can do a lot more if a user is proficient in Command line arguments. In case, you can do DOS or still remember how to do it, you can take advantage of the tool. Amplify its performance by specifying files and folders to keep, keeping or deleting files matching RegEx, skipping subfolders, etc..

Thumbs up for the ultimate purpose of erasing temporary files because Erase Temp does it quickly and efficiently. The tool requires a low amount of system resources to perform quickly, and exit. It supports keyboard shortcuts. It only deletes temporary files, so no damage to the system can be done. It is simple, fast, small, portable and requires no installation. It is free of charge.

Cons

Rookies and inexperienced users may look for a more user-friendly application with a few check boxes instead of Command Line, rather than feeling unsure with Erase Temp. However, experienced users will find this tool a great recommendation for its flexibility.

Alternatives

Belvedere is an automated Windows file management tool to keep your hard drive organized. Delage32 is a free and easy to use command line tool that deletes or moves files by the number of days.

Conclusion

EraseTemp is a small portable efficient tool that does not require installation, scans your temporary directories for unnecessary temporary files and automatically deletes them preserving the files that are necessary for the correct system performance. Command line enables technically savvy users to take advantage of the program's flexibility.