Never blindly delete from /bin, /sbin, /lib, /etc. What seems “optional” to you may be critical.
Example: ls is in /bin. Deleting it makes even fg impossible.
Instead, use package manager integrity checks:
find /home -name "core.*" -type f -exec rm -vi {} ; fgoptionaluselessfilesbin hot
Before deleting any file you suspect is "useless," follow the 3-2-1 rule of temp cleaning:
Sometimes, odd-named .bin files in AppData\Local\Temp are cryptominers or trojans. The word "hot" could indicate a hotkey logger or hijacked binary. Run these checks:
If fgoptionaluselessfilesbin is a running process (check Task Manager → Details tab), end it and delete the parent folder. Never blindly delete from /bin , /sbin , /lib , /etc
Follow these steps to find if that specific entry exists:
🔍 Scanning for "fgoptionaluselessfilesbin hot" pattern...📁 Found: C:\Dev\GameProject\Intermediate\fgoptionaluselessfilesbin
🗑️ hot_reload_1234.bin (450 MB) - last used 45 days ago 🗑️ shader_hot_swap.bin (120 MB) - orphaned 🗑️ optional_assets.bin (2.1 GB) - marked "useless" in manifest
✅ Safe to delete: 3 files (2.67 GB)
Often, users misremember the exact name. Search for partial matches: