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jasmine · 01-14-2004, 08:52 AM

I have a question about Windows XP and clearing history. A friend of mine has been clearing temp files daily. After it clears it seems to come back. I was just over at her house checking her computer to see if I could help but, have no idea whats going on. Could there be some type of tracking device that her husband could have set up that makes the temp files keep coming back after its been totally cleared ?

Help and thank you

KobyBoy · 01-14-2004, 08:58 AM

No this is normal. Temp files are a part of how Windows works. If you get the XP Power Toys package from the M$ site you can set it up so that the temp files get removed every time the computer gets booted up and/or shut down. If memory servers me well that is. Go the the M$ site and look for XP Power Toys.

Dirty F · 01-14-2004, 08:58 AM

As soon as you start browsing again new temp files will be made. That folder will almost never be empty.

loverboy · 01-14-2004, 08:58 AM

if your using IE, go to TOOLS, then "Internet Options" and click the "Advanced " tab. Scroll down "Security" and make sure that "Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed" is checked. Everytime you visit a site, XP automatically saves the files to the temp folder. Sure hope this helps.

raceman · 01-14-2004, 08:59 AM

Go to http://www.the-cleaner.com and get a "demo" copy of The-Cleaner that will clear the temp files, but remember to reboot after the clean

RACEMAN

jasmine · 01-14-2004, 09:04 AM

Thank you, I will pass this information on to my friend.

01-14-2004, 08:52 AM	#1
jasmine Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,013	Windows XP and Temp Files Help I have a question about Windows XP and clearing history. A friend of mine has been clearing temp files daily. After it clears it seems to come back. I was just over at her house checking her computer to see if I could help but, have no idea whats going on. Could there be some type of tracking device that her husband could have set up that makes the temp files keep coming back after its been totally cleared ? Help and thank you __________________ I've been getting paid by SexOnTheSide for 10 years!

01-14-2004, 08:59 AM	#5
raceman Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Now offshore on an island paying a heluva lot less tax than you suckers Posts: 1,064	Go to http://www.the-cleaner.com and get a "demo" copy of The-Cleaner that will clear the temp files, but remember to reboot after the clean RACEMAN __________________ "ILLEGITIMIS NON CARBORUNDUM" <-- "DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GRIND YOU DOWN" General Joe Stiwell ICQ: 213-684-158

01-14-2004, 09:04 AM	#6
jasmine Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,013	Thank you, I will pass this information on to my friend. __________________ I've been getting paid by SexOnTheSide for 10 years!

01-14-2004, 08:58 AM	#2
KobyBoy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Purgatory Posts: 201	No this is normal. Temp files are a part of how Windows works. If you get the XP Power Toys package from the M$ site you can set it up so that the temp files get removed every time the computer gets booted up and/or shut down. If memory servers me well that is. Go the the M$ site and look for XP Power Toys.

01-14-2004, 08:58 AM	#3
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	As soon as you start browsing again new temp files will be made. That folder will almost never be empty.

01-14-2004, 08:58 AM	#4
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	if your using IE, go to TOOLS, then "Internet Options" and click the "Advanced " tab. Scroll down "Security" and make sure that "Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed" is checked. Everytime you visit a site, XP automatically saves the files to the temp folder. Sure hope this helps.