LOST HISTORY

[j elk]

I no longer have history of web sites visited. When
history is viewed, the screen displays several folders,
all beginning with MSHist followed by several numbers, and
an index file. Also, a desk top note top - note pad file
is displayed. If I click on the index file, a message is
displayed advising me that another program is currently
using this application. I am currently using Internet
Explorer 6.0.

Error Message Text: c:\windows\temp\hisstory\history.IE5
\index.dat
"Another program is currently using this application."
System Details: (ActiveX control did not load after 60
seconds)

 

[Mike Burgess]

J,
Possibly your History folder is corrupt:
[XP\2K]
Log on as Administrator and delete the desired <username> folder(s).
[example]
"C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\HISTORY"
[more info]
How To: Delete the Temporary Internet Files in Windows XP
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

[WinME]
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm#WinME

[Win98]
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm#Win98

Note: McAfee AV with ActiveX controls enabled is known to cause History
problems.
Cannot View Internet Explorer 6 History By Date (XP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=819257
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-31-03]
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