Programatically delete Photoshop Temp##### files

XP Pro
CS3
1GB Ram
Scripting with JavaScipt
We run photoshop doing batch processes all week long. Is there anyway to include in the javascript batch process a command to delete the temp file that gets built up. I realize they are normally deleted upon proper program termination but that doesn't always happen.
Since the name appears somewhat with random numbers I am not sure how I could point directly at that, the constant appears to be "Photoshop Temp" but there is also the numbers at the end of that file name to consider.
or for another consideration (secondary).
Can I put at the end of the batch command a line of code to close Photoshop? If so what would that be?
Thank you,
Jeff

Yes, I am talking about scratch files.
Two parts...
If the Photoshop application is run all week and we process 1GB of files through there it is going to make a huge scratch file correct? That is also why am curious if I can put a line of code at the end of the script to terminate Photoshop which will delete the scratch file.
As far as workflow goes in our environment the best way is to take the recommendation of "try67" and use the getFiles() function of the currently logged in user and delete that scratch file if Photoshop will allow me to do that while the Photoshop application is still running.
Concerning the automatic deletion of scratch files...
I will take a closer look. I just had to go in delete 4 different scratch files on the day I originally posted this thread (3/7/2009).
I am going to confirm that the installation is up to date.
Another question which you will probably be able to answer right away. If I (user "A") am bumped out due to an application crash and someone else (user "B") logs in will it still delete the scratch file upon Photoshop launch?
Thank you very much for your time in reviewing my question and replying.
Jeff

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