Re: Read only DIR deleted

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Hi, Rick.

That TIF folder does not follow the normal rules for the file system!

The best way to manage TIF is from Internet Explorer's Tools | Internet Options... In the middle of the first (General) tab, there is a section for Temporary Internet Files. From here, you can do several things, including deleting those files. You can click the Settings... button to move them to a different location, but this usually involves exiting IE and starting it again.

Another setting that I've found useful, especially since getting broadband, is on the Advanced tab. Scroll way down to the Security heading and check the box to Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed.

If you completely delete the TIF folder, IE will simply rebuild it the next time it runs. So a good way to solve your dilemma would be to use Settings to create a new TIF in a new location. Then exit IE. And then open a "DOS" window and delete every other TIF that you can find. But rather than Del, use rd (Remove Directory) with the /s option to remove the TIF folder and its entire tree, subdirectories (including Content.IE5), files and all, in one fell swoop. (The /s option makes rd a powerful command, so be sure you're aim is good when you use it.)

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
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Microsoft Windows MVP

"Rick" <Rick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:EEA4BEB0-1305-4C03-A2C2-1E73BFFC161C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I deleted the Content.IE5 subdirectory from my Temporary Internet Files
directory. This is causing me not to be able to download, or to be able to
access some web sites. Since Temporary Internet Files is a read only file, I
can't change the file attributes or add the Content.IE5 directory back to it.
I have Windows XP Home with service pack 2. Any help would be appreciated. 

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