Can you delete files in mail downloads folder

The Mail Downloads folder is a temporary storage location for email attachments that are downloaded from your email provider. These files are usually deleted automatically by your email client after a certain period of time, but you can also manually delete them if you want to free up space on your computer.

Here's how to delete files in the Mail Downloads folder:

Method 1: Using the File Explorer

  1. Open File Explorer on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the Mail Downloads folder. The location of this folder may vary depending on your email client and operating system. Here are some common locations:
    • Windows: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Email\Downloads
    • macOS: ~/Library/Mail/Downloads
  3. Select the files you want to delete by checking the boxes next to them.
  4. Right-click on the selected files and choose "Delete" or press the Delete key on your keyboard.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the files.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt

  1. Open the Command Prompt on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the Mail Downloads folder using the cd command. For example:
    • Windows: cd C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Email\Downloads
    • macOS: cd ~/Library/Mail/Downloads
  3. Use the del command to delete the files. For example:
    • del *.* to delete all files with any extension
    • del *.pdf to delete only PDF files
  4. Press Enter to execute the command.

Method 3: Using the Email Client

  1. Open your email client and go to the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu.
  2. Look for an option to manage or clean up the Mail Downloads folder.
  3. Follow the prompts to delete the files.

Remember to be careful when deleting files, as you may accidentally delete important files or attachments. Make sure to only delete files that you no longer need or that are taking up unnecessary space on your computer.