Windows Temp directory on Plesk server contains many SpamAssassin temporary files

Symptoms

• SpamAssassin is installed on the server
• C:WindowsTemp directory is filled with .spamassassin*tmp files

Cause

This is expected behaviour of SpamAssassin software: it writes temporary files into the C:WindowsTemp folder, like any Windows application.

Resolution

As a workaround create a scheduled task to remove SpamAssassin temporary files:

1. Log in to Plesk

2. Go to Tools & Settings > Scheduled Tasks (Cron jobs) and click Add Task.

3. Set the following parameters for task, specify the desired launch time and click OK/Apply:

   Command: C:Windowssystem32cmd.exe
   with arguments: /c "DEL /F /S /Q C:WINDOWSTemp.spamassassin*tmp"

   

Additional information

There is a corresponding feature suggestion on our UserVoice portal for the implementation of Temp folder automatic cleaning feature. Please, refer to the following link and take part in our product improvement by voting for this feature:

• https://plesk.uservoice.com/forums/184549-feature-suggestions/suggestions/40570108-clean-temp-folder-daily-windows-servers

Top-ranked suggestions are likely to be implemented in future Plesk updates.