How do I delete "temporary internet files" from my pc?

[JimmyJazz]

I can't seem to get there from the path/file name provided. :(

And, thanks in advance for your help.

[givemebackmycountry]

1. tools - internet options - delete temporary internet files

That's it!

[NaturalHigh]

2. Are you using internet explorer as your browser?

If so, click on tools, then internet options, then "delete files" under the temporary internet files. Also, before you say okay, check "delete all offline content."

[JimmyJazz]

5. thank you! that seems to have done the trick!

:hi:

[BillZBubb]

3. From internet explorer,

select Tools,
then select Internet Options.
From the dialog box select
Under the General Tab, the second group is marked "Temporary Internet Files. Select Delete...

[hwmnbn]

4. are you using internet explorer?

if you are,

left click on tools,
left click on internet options,
in the general tab, left click delete files.




Better yet start using firefox http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

or if you prefer an easier way: use this privacy tool (it's free)
http://browsertools.net/IE-Privacy-Keeper/index.html


on edit: said it is free

[lpbk2713]

6. If you've never cleaned out those files before

you should be seeing a big change in your computer's performance by now. There's software that will clean up a lot of junk like that that you don't really need. I use Window Washer. It helps a lot.

[JimmyJazz]

8. I'm running Norton Anti-Virus, but it keeps telling me there are files

it can't delete.

[lpbk2713]

12. Try running NAV in "Safe" mode.

It might take a little longer but it does a more thorough job that way.

[indy_azcat]

7. format C:

or FDISK will work nicely

:evilgrin:

[KitchenWitch]

9. Bad indy_azcat, BAD

:rofl:

[indy_azcat]

13. ahhh, the joys of IE... fine fine... J^2 what's your OS?

in winxp:
C:\Documents and Settings\JIMMYJAZZ\Local Settings\Temporary Internet files

and

C:\Documents and Settings\JIMMYJAZZ\Local Settings\Cookies

delete 'em all

You'll need to have show hidden files on (from windows explorer -> tools-> folder options)

[Aristus]

10. Trying to get those files from "Satan's Sex Slaves" website

off your hard drive? :evilgrin:

:7

[JimmyJazz]

14. ha ha ha....

do think that's really the problem? :P

[Aristus]

17. With you? What else could it be?

:P back atcha, JJ! :-)

[bridgit]

11. i think you 'click' it in your Disk Cleanup thingy

:shrug:

[Floogeldy]

15. What Windows version are you using? 1979?

HA HA HA!

Just had to ask. ;)

[JimmyJazz]

16. shaddup. I found out my problem.

I forgot to feed the squirrels :silly:

[entanglement]

18. Here's an excellent, general purpose cleaner

Its called CCleaner. Its **free**, fast, secure and easy to use. Cleans caches of internet explorer, firefox, Windows media player and more. Also comes with several utilities. You'll be surprised at how much space / hassle it saves you. Try it:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

Hope that helps.

I have a lengthy list of really helpful software people could use (but haven't heard much about), I think I'll start a new thread and post a few.

[tuvor]

20. Thanks for that, entanglement.

If you start a new thread, would you please post the link here?

Cheers!

[entanglement]

21. you're welcome. Here's the link

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3783381

[tuvor]

22. Thanks again! n/t

[I Know How To Do it]

19. wanna know a secret?

after you delete all the files from
the temp internet files directory
go one step up and do a right click on the the dirctory and look at the size of that folder.