Hidden Files Eat Space in OS9

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Why is my hard drive filling up so fast?

Hidden Files Eat Space in OS9

If you're using OS9, you might have noticed that your hard drive is filling up faster than you think it ought to. This is due to a bug in OS9 that prevents the deletion of invisible temp files when the system shuts down, as is standard procedure in all previous OS's.

How to dump those invisible files? There are several utilities available for download, like "Empty Temp Folder" and "AutoPurge." I prefer AutoPurge, myself. It's freeware, and you can download it from: http://www.stimpsoft.com/downloads.html

   

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