How to change TMP Location in Windows

In Windows 7 you might want to change the location of the System Temporary folder. It stores temporary internet files, setup files, windows explorer files & history and program files. It is very easy to change it's location for easier accessibility

Follow these Steps :

·        IMPORTANT: Create a System Restore Point.

·        Open the Start Menu.

·        Search for "Environment Variables".

·        Click on "Edit Environment Variables for your Account".

·        Create a folder named "Temp" where you want the new folder to be located, if you haven't already.

·        Click on "Temp" Variable and click "Edit...".

·        Enter new Variable Value (the location of your new folder; e.g "C:/Temp") and Click OK.

·        Select "TMP" Variable and change it's value to the same folder).

·        Click OK and Restart your Computer.

·        To check if change is applied, Open Start Menu and type "%Temp%" without the quotation marks.

·        Open the "Temp" folder which results.

·        Check the address bar.