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TECHNOLOGYMay 2 · 08:23 UTCHACKER NEWSankitg12

Why are there both TMP and TEMP environment variables, and which one is right?

The article explains the existence of both TMP and TEMP environment variables in Windows, clarifying their historical origins and intended use cases. It discusses how TMP is the preferred variable for modern applications, while TEMP is retained for backward compatibility.

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