Temp File Cleaner (TFC)

Overview

TFC (Temp File Cleaner) was a free system cleanup tool developed by OldTimer. It was designed to remove temporary files and free up disk space, improving system performance. TFC was often recommended as a simple and effective way to delete temporary files that accumulate over time.

Features

• Deletes temporary files from Windows and user directories.
• Helps free up disk space and improve system performance.
• No installation required (portable executable).
• Easy-to-use, single-click cleaning process.
• Works without modifying system settings or registry entries.

Compatibility

TFC was compatible with:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8 (limited support)

It has been discontinued and is not optimized for modern Windows versions.

Usage

1. Download TFC from a trusted security resource.
2. Run the executable as an administrator (no installation required).
3. Click "Start" to begin the cleanup process.
4. Wait for the tool to remove temporary files and restart the computer.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• ✔ Lightweight and easy to use.
• ✔ No installation required.
• ✔ Effective at removing unnecessary temporary files.

Cons

• ✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.
• ✘ No advanced cleaning options.
• ✘ Not optimized for modern Windows versions.

Alternative Software

• CCleaner – A more advanced system optimization tool.
• BleachBit – An open-source temporary file cleaner and privacy tool.
• Wise Disk Cleaner – A free tool for deleting temporary and junk files.

Developer

• Author: OldTimer
• Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)

External Links

• (No official website available)
• May be found on archived security forums (use caution when downloading).