Hi VL :- )
How do I delete the history files?
When I click on tools and internet options the only box
that comes up is Advanced Options... There is no history
folder to open and delete..
Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of Windows
or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion. You might try the
following and see if it helps:
Tools>Internet Options>General Tab>click on History tab
or ........
How to clear Address Bar History
See here
http://www.xmission.com/~comphope/issues/ch000511.htm
See this section: Instructions for Internet Explorer users
http://www.help2go.com/article58.html
Free History Eraser from
http://smartprotector.com/eraser/free-history-eraser.htm
Deletes the History folder (and the index.dat file). When you reboot, a new
folder is created
Delete History folder manually:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
In order to prevent the Autocomplete from working, close all open browser
windows or it will not take effect. Go to Tools | Internet Options | Click
the Content tab. Click the button that says Autocomplete. Uncheck Web
Addresses and all other items you don't want used with Autocomplete.
CAUTION: Be careful clearing passwords, be sure you have them backedup
-----Clear History for Windows XP
Courtesy of LuckyStrike:
Do a Deltree command in DOS:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_8.htm#deltree
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
Follow the instructions to the letter. You will be left with new Index.dat
file of 32 KB, and a newly created History folder. The same will apply if
you go the distance and do a Deltree on TIF and Cookie folders. It is
unnecessary to do that if they are in good working order.
If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.
Hope this helps
Jan
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