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Nigel

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Deleting Temp files
« on: April 09, 2006, 01:29:23 PM »
How safe is it to delete files within the "temp" and "temporary internet files"? Is there anything I should look out for

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    Re: Deleting Temp files
    « Reply #1 on: April 09, 2006, 01:42:30 PM »
    Only one thing. Don't delete the cookies in the temp internet files folder. You can, but if you do, the internet will "forget" your passwords and you'll have to enter them again. But other than that pain, there's nothing to worry about. :)
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    Re: Deleting Temp files
    « Reply #2 on: April 13, 2006, 03:39:22 PM »
    How do you delete them. My puter seems a lil slow latly and want to get rid of them. :-[
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      Re: Deleting Temp files
      « Reply #3 on: April 13, 2006, 04:21:28 PM »
      Download & run ccleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com
      (During install, uncheck the Yahoo Toolbar option)
      (After install, set Options>Advanced> 'Uncheck the 48 hour box')
      Run the Cleaner & scan for Issues.

      Then do a defrag, re-boot & see if that helps.

      Is your computer free of malware & viruses?
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      GX1_Man

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      Re: Deleting Temp files
      « Reply #4 on: April 13, 2006, 04:22:28 PM »
      Just download and run ccleaner. That will take care of everything, and it's safe and free!  ;)

      www.ccleaner.com
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      Re: Deleting Temp files
      « Reply #5 on: April 14, 2006, 01:31:58 PM »
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      Is your computer free of malware & viruses?


      Not sure, not very pc savy here. :-[
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      Re: Deleting Temp files
      « Reply #6 on: April 14, 2006, 01:33:37 PM »
      « Last Edit: April 14, 2006, 01:34:10 PM by MANTIS_PROTEGE »
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      Re: Deleting Temp files
      « Reply #7 on: April 14, 2006, 02:36:44 PM »
      They're both the same. Downloading from FileHippo might be faster though. Your choice.

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        Re: Deleting Temp files
        « Reply #8 on: April 14, 2006, 04:15:11 PM »
        m4, if you're unsure then run a free online scan at Panda.
        http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

        As a minimum you should also have a Firewall, Antivirus & Antispyware installed & active protection enabled. The A/V & A/S should be updated on a regular basis too.
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          Re: Deleting Temp files
          « Reply #9 on: April 15, 2006, 01:32:25 PM »
          Windows/Temp and Temporary Internet Files must be cleaned regularly, as they are the cosy place for malwares.
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          Nigel

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          Re: Deleting Temp files
          « Reply #10 on: April 15, 2006, 03:16:39 PM »
          I went through and deleted most of my Interent temp files. Its worth remembering to do it when leaving a job, as anyone signing in to a site your've visited could access to your sign in and passwords.
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          Re: Deleting Temp files
          « Reply #11 on: April 16, 2006, 11:14:13 AM »
          Thank I will run the hippo one . Gonna get to it when I get back home. Thankx
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            Re: Deleting Temp files
            « Reply #12 on: April 16, 2006, 04:34:20 PM »
            Don't be afraid when you see how much it wants to delete, just go for it.
            BTW, running ccleaner before any scans is a good idea.
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              Re: Deleting Temp files
              « Reply #13 on: April 16, 2006, 04:51:02 PM »
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              Don't be afraid when you see how much it wants to delete, just go for it.
              BTW, running ccleaner before any scans is a good idea.

              Sorry to hijack, but I run CCleaner but never saw this function of it. It fixed 300+ problems. :o
              « Last Edit: April 16, 2006, 04:51:13 PM by Timothy_Bennett »
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                Re: Deleting Temp files
                « Reply #14 on: April 16, 2006, 05:00:29 PM »
                And what function would that be Dilbert?
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