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DriverStore Staging Temp Folder (C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp)

Space: 1 GB – 10 GB+ windows Windows
Quick Answer: The DriverStore Temp directory holds temporary driver extraction files created during hardware updates. Deleting Temp files is safe.

Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to delete files inside DriverStore\Temp. Windows uses this folder to extract driver zip packages before committing them to the active FileRepository.

What is DriverStore\Temp?

Located at C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp, graphics card installers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and Plug-and-Play driver installers extract temporary setup files here.

Can You Delete DriverStore\Temp?

✅ Yes, safe to delete.

  • Do not touch FileRepository directly, but DriverStore\Temp is safe to clear.

How to Clear DriverStore Temp

del /f /q /s C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp\*

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