Resolved Windows Temp Folder is Gone

I use XP Pro SP3 with all the updates done on a regular basis on my PC. I have always had a C:\WINDOWS\Temp folder and from time to time would clean out the junk in it. I did a Windows Update recently and noticed I no longer had my C:\WINDOWS\Temp folder. I have the same OS and Updates on my laptop and I do have the C:\WINDOWS\Temp folder. Question number 1 is: Does XP need that folder to operate correctly 2) Where are the files that use to accumulate in that folder now going? 3) Should I just not worry about it or 4) Should I create the folder manually and reboot

Thanks for your help.

Ric

 

Evan,

Thanks. I manually added the temp folder and rebooted. It stayed and the WGAerrlog.txt file that I was used to seeing is there again in the temp folder. I know it is just part of Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool, which can be annoying, but I missed that file.

You are right about system specs...I will add them. In the mean time here they are.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400@2.66 GHz

Asus P5N-D Motherboard (NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI, Socket 775)

Corsair XMS2 2048 MB DDR2 PC6400 RAM

ATI RADEON HD 4850 Graphics (512 MB)

Sony - 20x Internal Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

Asus P5N-D Motherboard (NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI, Socket 775)

SEAGATE SATA 500 MB HARD-DRIVE (2 of them)

Super Talent Atomic Juice PS-600 600W ATX12V SLI Power Supply

Tripp Lite OMNI650LCD - UPS

Samsung SyncMaster 22" Widescreen

Thanks and I will keep my eye on that folder for a few days.

Ric

 

Evan,

Thanks I added manually rebooted and the folder (temp) is still there. Also the file WGAerrlog.txt which is just a part of the annoying Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool but I wondering where it was going without the temp folder in windows.

You are right about the specs...I should have been more specific: Here they are and I will add to my profile.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400@2.66 GHz

Asus P5N-D Motherboard (NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI, Socket 775)

Corsair XMS2 2048 MB DDR2 PC6400 RAM

ATI RADEON HD 4850 Graphics (512 MB)

Sony - 20x Internal Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

Asus P5N-D Motherboard (NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI, Socket 775)

SEAGATE SATA 500 MB HARD-DRIVE (2 of them)

Super Talent Atomic Juice PS-600 600W ATX12V SLI Power Supply

Tripp Lite OMNI650LCD - UPS

Samsung SyncMaster 22" Widescreen

Thanks again,

Ric

 

Evan,

Added manually and rebooted and it worked. My pesky little WGAerrlog.txt file was back. Wonder where it has been going...did a search and could not find it. I will add the specs to my PC - you are right, I should have.

Thanks again,

Ric

 

Evan,

Added manually and rebooted and it worked. My pesky little WGAerrlog.txt file was back. Wonder where it has been going...did a search and could not find it. I will add the specs to my PC - you are right, I should have.

Thanks again,

Ric

 

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