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    IE7 and IE8 cache automatically cleared by Windows after browsing session???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by TeeJay 44, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. TeeJay 44

    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Hello all

    I am sitting with a pain in the butt here. Hopefully someone can help :confused:

    Here is the situation: I run XP and my Windoze is up to date with Security patches etc. Lately, I have noticed that something?? (one of the patches?) is automatically clearing my browser cache everytime I exit IE. Happens on both IE 7 and IE 8. I have checked IE settings and everything is the same as before this pain started.

    This is freaking me out and costing me money to be on the Net. I pay per MB for my connection and only visit safe sites for work and NBR from time to time.

    So, for example, NBR site would load under 200KB. Now it can take anything up to 1 MB.

    Anybody have a clue? Rep for the person that gives the right advise.

    Thanks :)
     
    TeeJay 44, Aug 26, 2009
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  2. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced

    Under Security, uncheck Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed

    :)
     
    stewie, Aug 26, 2009
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    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Thanks Stewie. Did it when the problem started initially. Still the same.

    Microsoft?? did something here. Cannot put my finger on it :( .I am pretty sure it was one of the patches...but which one???

    It really pees me off when my computer does stuff without my permission....

    Cheers Mate

    I will keep looking and Googling.
     
    TeeJay 44, Aug 26, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    third party program? Internet security? Temporary Internet Files set to 0mb?
     
    gerryf19, Aug 26, 2009
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    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Temporary Internet Files set to 0mb?.

    No at the default of 311MB. I checked all before I posted here...

    No new AV installed or anything changed. And no Viruses. Just a simple answer please folks.

    Summoning Chaz. Please help if you can...

    I am always the one with the strange issues with lappies/Windows :twitchy: :nah:
     
    TeeJay 44, Aug 26, 2009
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  6. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Well, I'm not chaz, but...

    Set your Temp Internet Cache to 20mb. Click OK. Reset to 300mb. I'm wondering...corrupt index.dat?
     
    gerryf19, Aug 26, 2009
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