Re: Temporary Internet Files

From: Thorsten Matzner <tmatzner@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 20:15:57 +0200

"ilyaz" <ilyaz33@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Recently, I looked in my Temporary Internet Files Folder and was surprised
>to see over 27 000 files there. How come they accumulate? Aren't they
>suppose to be deleted on turn off? Looks like there are hundreds of cookies,
>too. How to clean this folder safely?

You can wipe the data manually from the folder or via the Internet
Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Delete Files / Delete Cookies.
The data is erased automatically if you tick the corresponding option
in the Internet Options > Advanced > Security.

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