Clear dropdown search window cache

[Guest]

When I use the dropdown "search" window in Explorer it remembers previous
entries. How can I clear the old entries from cache?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Stukmeister

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Tools>Internet Options>General tab
In the Number of days to keep History window, set it to zero

Then on General tab > Click the Clear History tab
Click Delete Files tab ( including the off-line files, be sure to check that
box)
Click Delete Cookies tab
Click Apply

However, anything listed in Favorites (which by default includes pages saved
for offline viewing) are not deleted when you clear History.

also...

Clear History of Typed URL's
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/typedurls.reg

Unable to delete AutoComplete entries

When you are unable to delete the AutoComplete entries after selecting:
Clear Forms
Internet Option>Content [tab] |>AutoComplete [button]> Clear Forms [button]

Use the above method to delete the History folder as the AutoComplete
entries are actually stored in the hidden History\index.dat file. [more
info] (also applies to IE 6)

DelTypedURL [right-click and select: Save Target As]

Removes the URL's from the Address Bar drop-down list without deleting the
Internet Explorer History. To use: right-click and select: Install Note:
this does not remove entries entered via AutoComplete.

If still no joy...

CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
or
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144-10315544.html

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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[Guest]

"Clear Forms" did the trick. I have been stumped on how to clear the "search"
dropdown windows for some time. Thanks a bunch. Stukmeister

Hi Stukmeister

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Tools>Internet Options>General tab
In the Number of days to keep History window, set it to zero

Then on General tab > Click the Clear History tab
Click Delete Files tab ( including the off-line files, be sure to check that
box)
Click Delete Cookies tab
Click Apply

However, anything listed in Favorites (which by default includes pages saved
for offline viewing) are not deleted when you clear History.

also...

Clear History of Typed URL's
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/typedurls.reg

Unable to delete AutoComplete entries

When you are unable to delete the AutoComplete entries after selecting:
Clear Forms
Internet Option>Content [tab] |>AutoComplete [button]> Clear Forms [button]

Use the above method to delete the History folder as the AutoComplete
entries are actually stored in the hidden History\index.dat file. [more
info] (also applies to IE 6)

DelTypedURL [right-click and select: Save Target As]

Removes the URL's from the Address Bar drop-down list without deleting the
Internet Explorer History. To use: right-click and select: Install Note:
this does not remove entries entered via AutoComplete.

If still no joy...

CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
or
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144-10315544.html

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
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When I use the dropdown "search" window in Explorer it remembers previous
entries. How can I clear the old entries from cache?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Stukmeister

"Clear Forms" did the trick. I have been stumped on how to clear the
"search"
dropdown windows for some time. Thanks a bunch. Stukmeister

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem.
Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows/Internet Explorer
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Hi Stukmeister

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only
guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Tools>Internet Options>General tab
In the Number of days to keep History window, set it to zero

Then on General tab > Click the Clear History tab
Click Delete Files tab ( including the off-line files, be sure to check
that
box)
Click Delete Cookies tab
Click Apply

However, anything listed in Favorites (which by default includes pages
saved
for offline viewing) are not deleted when you clear History.

also...

Clear History of Typed URL's
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/typedurls.reg

Unable to delete AutoComplete entries

When you are unable to delete the AutoComplete entries after selecting:
Clear Forms
Internet Option>Content [tab] |>AutoComplete [button]> Clear Forms
[button]

Use the above method to delete the History folder as the AutoComplete
entries are actually stored in the hidden History\index.dat file. [more
info] (also applies to IE 6)

DelTypedURL [right-click and select: Save Target As]

Removes the URL's from the Address Bar drop-down list without deleting
the
Internet Explorer History. To use: right-click and select: Install Note:
this does not remove entries entered via AutoComplete.

If still no joy...

CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
or
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144-10315544.html

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

When I use the dropdown "search" window in Explorer it remembers
previous
entries. How can I clear the old entries from cache?