Re: Pages are not saving to history folder

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From: heelsrule1988 (heelsrule1988_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/01/04 

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:12:01 -0700

Oh wait, I just looked at it again and it didn't save my history. Oh well, at least my cookies are still here. And I'm not worried about the history being gone, I'm just glad this is fixed :-)

"heelsrule1988" wrote:

> YES!!! Not only did that fix the problem, my history and cookies are still there! So I didn't lose anything! Thanks for helping me out LuckyStrike and Henri :-)
>
> "LuckyStrike" wrote:
>
> > Heelsrule1988 -
> >
> > I have copied and pasted below a post to me from Henri Leboeuf regarding
> > your
> > History folder problem; it should help you to resolve the issue.
> >
> > > == Windows XP ==
> > > Reconfigure Windows Explorer to show Hidden Files:
> > > Open the Windows Explorer Folder Options - View [tab]:
> > >
> > > Scroll down to the "Files and Folders" section.
> > > Select: "Display the contents of system folders".
> > >
> > > Scroll down to the "Hidden Files and Folders" section.
> > > Select: "Show hidden files and folders", Ok the prompt
> > > Uncheck: "Hide file extensions for known file types"
> > > Uncheck: "Hide protected operating system files" Ok the Prompt, click
> > Apply
> > >
> > > Click the "Apply to all Folders" button. Close Windows Explorer.
> > > ==============
> > >
> > > You may also have to go to Safe Mode to delete files/folders.
> > >
> > > A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
> > > This article discusses the several Safe Boot options that Windows
> > supports.
> > > These options load a minimal set of drivers. You can use these options to
> > > start Windows so that you can modify the registry or load or remove
> > drivers.
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222 (XP 11/5/2003)
> > >
> > > --
> > > Henri Leboeuf
> > > Web page: http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/index.htm
> > <paste/>
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~END~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
> > Use the above instructions in conjunction with the instructions in
> > http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
> > To delete the History folder and index.dat (XP)
> >
> > Log on as Administrator and delete the desired <username> folder and reboot.
> > (or log on as another user that has Administrator privileges)
> > Example: "C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\HISTORY"
> >
> > HTH to resolve your problem heelsrule.
> > --
> >
> > LuckyStrike
> > LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com
> >
> > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/post.html
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > "LuckyStrike" <LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com> wrote in
> > message news:uv40TlyXEHA.3716@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > At the risk of jumping ahead on things, I'd say yes then, that is where
> > > you'd start. I have reason to believe the folder named TEMP is not at
> > issue
> > > here. So one must navigate to the history folder in the location you said
> > it
> > > is in. If it is wrong, it will *probably* display, "Bad command" or "File
> > > not found" at any attempted entry.
> > >
> > > I'm sorry that I appear to be less than well versed in this - and
> > > admittedly, I am since W98 is what I use and understand - but this is but
> > > one reason why it is requested that posters make a good post. e.g. State
> > > right from the beginning what their OS is, what version of program in
> > > question, what they've done to their machine, changes, etc. See and read
> > the
> > > link on Good post in my "signature". It would make things so much easier,
> > > and then we'd get right to the bottom of things, by having people answer
> > who
> > > have experience with that particular OS. The permutations are endless, and
> > > we are not mindreaders.
> > > --
> > >
> > > LuckyStrike
> > > LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com
> > >
> > > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/post.html
> > > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > "heelsrule1988" <heelsrule1988@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:D57ABB67-86BF-4E0B-A88C-4FF27BBA50C4@microsoft.com...
> > > > My history folder is in the Local Settings folder, the folder that
> > > contains my TIF folder. There is also another folder called Temp.
> > > >
> > > > "LuckyStrike" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Again, we must find the exact location of where the History folder in
> > XP
> > > is
> > > > > located, as that is where you stated the problem was. I don't know if
> > > the
> > > > > TIF's and the History folder are in the same location or not, and I
> > > don't
> > > > > feel like guessing.
> > > > > --
> > > > > LuckyStrike
> > > > > LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com
> > > > >
> > > > > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > > > > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > > > http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/post.html
> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > "heelsrule1988" <heelsrule1988@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > > message
> > > > > news:EDECED0D-1E6F-4FDE-8AE4-4BFD26653AE7@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > I am using Windows XP, and when I open Command Prompt it starts me
> > off
> > > at
> > > > > C:\Documents and Settings\username. My Local Settings folder (which
> > has
> > > my
> > > > > TIF folder) is located in this folder, so wouldn't I need to start
> > here?
> > > > > >
> > > > > <snipped>
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "heelsrule1988" <heelsrule1988@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > wrote
> > > in
> > > > > > > message
> > > > > > > > > news:EF2B35EB-2348-45CA-A4B3-390361C7AB5B@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > > > > > For the last few days the pages I've been going to have not
> > > saved into my history folder, and I'm not sure why.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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