Large temporary internet files folder

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I noticed that I have a few Gb of data in Temp Int Files folder
(winXPpro). I tried removing all the files but it just doesn't work.
They all dissapeared from the folder after deleting but when I check
the properties of the folder there is still a few Gb of something
which I can't see although in Folder Options I marked the 'show hidden
files' nad 'show system files' checkboxes. Also I tried deleting
whatever is there from Internet Explorer but with no effect.
Yaro
 
Hi,
Another program may have a lock on the TIF folder. Try clearing the
Temporary Internet Files after starting up in Safe Mode.
315222 - A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
More info: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/deltifonexit.htm

[Assuming IE6] Also be sure to check the "Delete offline content box" when
that dialog pops up.

The leftover content may be the index.dat file. Try CCleaner from
http://www.ccleaner.com/ Check the index.dat box.

Also, it's generally recommended that the TIF folder be kept below about 100
MB.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

<yaro137@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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> I noticed that I have a few Gb of data in Temp Int Files folder
> (winXPpro). I tried removing all the files but it just doesn't work.
> They all dissapeared from the folder after deleting but when I check
> the properties of the folder there is still a few Gb of something
> which I can't see although in Folder Options I marked the 'show hidden
> files' nad 'show system files' checkboxes. Also I tried deleting
> whatever is there from Internet Explorer but with no effect.
> Yaro
 

>
> Hope this helps,
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
> <yaro...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1184319133.653776.311330@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
>
>

It helped indeed. Thanks Don
yaro
 
Yaro,

In Internet Explorer
TOOLS | INTERNET OPTIONS | ADVANCED tab
Scroll down to near the bottom & you will see EMPTY TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES
WHEN BROWSER IS CLOSED
Tick it, click APPLY then click OK

The above should help you keep the size down

--
Newbie Coder
(It's just a name)



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>
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> > Don
> > [MS MVP- IE]
> >
> > <yaro...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > news:1184319133.653776.311330@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
> >
> >
>
> It helped indeed. Thanks Don
> yaro
>
 
<yaro137@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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>
> > Hope this helps,
> > Don
> > [MS MVP- IE]

> > <yaro...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > news:1184319133.653776.311330@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
> >
> It helped indeed. Thanks Don
> yaro

You're welcome.

Don
 
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