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    How come I still have Internet Files, after deleting them?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by akwit, Jun 7, 2013.

  1. akwit

    akwit Notebook Deity

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    I go into IE7 under tools have deleted all of my temp internet files.

    When I go back into tool-->settings-->view files, there are 7,000+ files still in that folder.

    Any harm in just deleting everything that is in that folder manually?
     
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    ARe the files in C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files ? When I clear mine as you did then go back in there are no files, but if I do properties on that folder I see 1330 files and 46 folders in properties (I am viewing hidden files)
    Are you also using the default location as I am? Also I am on IE9, not sure if that makes a difference
    I also did disk cleanup http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...0-windows-fact-day-thread-11.html#post9225920 with all options checked but this made no difference.
     
    JOSEA, Jun 8, 2013
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    When I check that path, under Windows I dont even have a folder titled "Temp Internet Files". (I am viewing hidden files)

    But when I go into IE/Internet Options/Settings/View Files, it takes me to C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files, which has about 400 items in it.
     
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    If the files have extensions like .ico, .xml, .com you can delete them. You may have to boot into safe mode. I am able to see the contents of the folder in windows explorer - but had to copy and paste the path C:\Users\Joe\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files into the address bar at the top of the explorer window.
     
    JOSEA, Jun 8, 2013
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