How do you create a temp directory on Windows XP?

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It is very simple. Create any directory that you wish to be used as windows temp direcotry.

Follow the steps below to create your own Windows temp directory under any OS.

1. Create a Directory under root ex: C:\Temp

2. Right Click on My Computer icon from the desktop and goto properties page.

3. Go to Advanced tab sheet, you will find "Environment Variables" button at the bottom of the tab sheet, click it.

4. By now Environment Variables dialog box is opened for you... There are two list boxes provided, 1 is for the current user who is logged in and the other is for system.

5. Click "New" button under system variables

6. Now specify your temp directory details, such as... Variable Name: TEMP Variable Value: C:\TEMP Click Ok button to apply the changes you have made.

Just restart your machine to get it activated.

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