Ramesh
Thank you for your patience.
I downloaded the newest IE6 SP1 , I disabled the registry key that tells
windows that IE is installed , started the new installation and about 10%
into the installation I get a message that the software I am installing
hasn't passed Microsoft's Logo requirements (or something similar to that)
and it will abort the installation (I downloaded the new software from
Microsoft , IE Homepage ) .
I think I'm going to leave everything just as it is for now . The computer
and IE as well as XP are all working flawlessly with the exception of
creating and deleting temp files. I really see no difference in performance
and I always deleted temp files on browser shutdown anyway and I do no
offline work from the browser.
You have been very helpful and I do appreciate your replies .
Peace and Good Luck,
Chas
Reinstalling IE will not erase third-party add-ons. You may try the
instructions at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
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Ramesh
Thanks once again for your reply.
Watching my browser very carefully since this problem started , I have
discovered that I am no longer creating any temporary internet files .
When I check the Temporary Internet Files Folder in Explorer it is totally
empty both during a browser session or after closing the browser . This
doesn't seem to affect the browser speed but maybe that's because I have a
pretty fast cable hookup. Maybe the reason I no longer have the
option to empty the Temporary Internet files is because I am no longer
creating them .
Seems as though I may need to reload IE . If I kill the registry key
that shows IE to be installed as per MS instructions and reload IE will I
lose settings and plugins such as popup blockers , anti spam programs. If
not then a reload is definitely in order.
Thanks
Chas
Chas,
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\AdvancedOptions\CRYPTO\CACHE_FLUSH
This key is responsible for that checkbox to appear, and it's correctly set
in your system. No idea why that option does not appear.
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Ramesh,
Here is the reg export , but I don't know how to make the screenshot .
Upon closer observation of this problem , it appears that I am no longer
creating Temporary Internet files . The folder for them is still present
but it is completely empty , both during a browsing session and after the
browser is closed .
Thanks
Chas
Charles,
Can you send me the REG export of:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Advanced Options]
And a screenshot of the Advanced tab, by email?
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Windows XP Shell
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What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
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Ramesh
Thanks for your help and patience , I hope yopu don't give up on me before
we solve this.
Windows is installed on C: The entire Windows installation was done
using default locations and settings.
I ran the command in the Run box as you suggested , sorry no change.
I ran the registry repair for "Advanced " tab is blank. no change.
The Microsoft Knowledge base suggestion to reinstall IE , is a little harsh
and I would like to avoid it if possible.
In the registry under "Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\internet
Explorer\Advanced Options\Crypto\Cache_Flush\" there are several values
that can be changed , but I'm uncertain which if any of these will cure my
problem.
Thanks again
Chas
The article still applies in your case. OK. Which drive you've installed XP?
The REG applies if you have Windows installed into C:\Windows. For any other
paths, open the REG file and change
C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
to
the correct path
-or-
This command should help, anyways:
type this command exactly in the RUN box:
regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl
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Ramesh
Thanks for your reply.
My Advanced Tab is not blank , only the delete temporary internet files on
browser shutdown is missing , everything else is still there. I did
do the registry restore for the blank Advanced tab anyway but it did not
restore the missing option. I also tried the option to restore default
settings. I have set my cache to a lower setting and can manually
empty the cache with no problems , it's just much easier to have it done
automatically.
I have the computer set to do automatic updates and have all the available
critical updates. I have XP's firewall enabled , I use AVG antivrus and
have it set to update weekly , which it does . I have AdAware Pro and
Spybot and run them weekly.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again
Chas
Charles,
Internet Explorer "Advanced" Tab is blank:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEBlank.htm
The Advanced Tab Is Blank in Internet Properties:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273492
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Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Tried this one a few days ago with no resolution , so I'll try to keep the
thread alive.
I have lost the option to empty the temporary internet files on browser
shutdown. I know where it's supposed to be in Internet Options\Advanced
Tab\Security Options , but it is no longer there. It used to be and I don't
know when or why it is gone . I've always used this option and only found
it was missing when I started gradually losing disk space .
My AV program recently found the SecThought Trojan on my computer , but it
promptly put it in quaratine so I doubt that that had anything to do with
this lost option. I suspect this is a simple registry change , but have
no idea what to check or change in the registry.
Thanx in advance
Chas
