keep cookie file up to date

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Russ

Running XP HE SP2. In my Docs & Settings>Default
User>Cookies, the list just keeps growing. I have tried
deleting 3 different ways including search. They all
delete except for "Index.dat" and then reappear after
next boot.. Can I do something to have the file stay up
to date?

Thanks
 
Hi Russ :-)

Try the following and see if it helps:

Index.dat corrupted

Deltree. Instructions here:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_8.htm#deltree

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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Jan . . .your smiles keep me going! Thanks.
This is what I DL'ed:
Recreating the cache, history and cookie folders when
corrupted

Export your cookies using file/import and export. You can
import them when you are finished.

Shut down all programmes and boot into dos if you are
using Windows 95 or 98. If using Windows ME use an
appropriate disc to access DOS. Run the following
commands from the windows directory, typically
c:\windows\>

smartdrv
deltree history (note: use this command to delete the
history folder)
deltree tempor~1 (note: use this command to delete the IE
cache)
deltree cookies (note: use this command to delete the
cookies folder)

Reboot using ctrl, alt, del if using Windows 95 or 98. If
using WindowsME remember to remove the boot floppy.

Windows 2000 users will have to log in as Administrator
to be able to delete the folders in question directly
from within Windows Explorer. Windows XP users will use
the same procedure.


Now I am probably the world's biggest dummie, but I am
stumped!. Tried "Run" with commands above and
tried "Import/Export" from Windows
Explorer>Docs&Settngs>etc, BUT not geting anywhere. Must
be on the wrong wavelength. Can you point me again?
Running XP w/ SP2. Goofed up cookie fles somewhere along
the line.
Thanks for help and smiles.
:- )Russ
 
Jan . . .your smiles keep me going! Thanks.
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YVW! <s>

Here's a bit more detailed information on the Index.dat, and how to delete
it when I becomes corrupted. I realize that there can be some differences
in how these are dealt with from version to version of the Windows, and that
sometimes the SP2 can create areas of problems for some. Hopefully, some of
the information here will be of assistance in getting your problem resolved.

How do I resolve the problem with "Corrupted Cache"?
http://www.purgeie.com/cachefix.htm

The Myth Exposed about index.dat
http://forums.techguy.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=150168

Index.dat File in the History Folder May Become Very Large
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q280055

As always, if you have any questions or need further assistance, just come
on back here an holler. ;-))

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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