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SE
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      03-24-2008
Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain. I've
tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The only
way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.

How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?

Thanks!
 
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Mark L. Ferguson
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      03-24-2008
You could try deleting the 'index.dat' file. You will need to end task on
Explorer to do that. Open a Command prompt by rightclicking the icon, and
'run as administrator'. Change to your %userprofile%/UserData folder. Type
the command :
del index.dat

Don't hit enter yet, Open Task Manager, and end task on the explorer task,
then run that prompt command. Restart Windows to test the cookie delete.

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"SE" <> wrote in message
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> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
> I've
> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
> only
> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
>
> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
>
> Thanks!


 
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SE
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      03-24-2008
Thanks Mark. But that's a bit too technical for me. How do I change to my
%userprofile%/UserData folder?

Shannon

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> You could try deleting the 'index.dat' file. You will need to end task on
> Explorer to do that. Open a Command prompt by rightclicking the icon, and
> 'run as administrator'. Change to your %userprofile%/UserData folder. Type
> the command :
> del index.dat
>
> Don't hit enter yet, Open Task Manager, and end task on the explorer task,
> then run that prompt command. Restart Windows to test the cookie delete.
>
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>
> "SE" <> wrote in message
> news:83A94E02-ABCF-4861-A0A6-...
> > Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
> > I've
> > tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
> > only
> > way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
> >
> > How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
> >
> > Thanks!

>

 
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cdlaney
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      03-24-2008
SE
The easiest way to handle cookies is to install "Ccleaner" It gives you
a facilty to decide which ones you want to keep and which you want to
delete.Its very useful , can be set to clean on start up, saves you going
into "My Computer" to clean disk. One thing to remember though it only cleans
the "Account" you install it on, so if you have more than one account you
need to install it seperatley for each one, including your preferences
(Settings). Its very simple to use and very effective!

Good Luck CDlaney

"SE" wrote:

> Thanks Mark. But that's a bit too technical for me. How do I change to my
> %userprofile%/UserData folder?
>
> Shannon
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
> > You could try deleting the 'index.dat' file. You will need to end task on
> > Explorer to do that. Open a Command prompt by rightclicking the icon, and
> > 'run as administrator'. Change to your %userprofile%/UserData folder. Type
> > the command :
> > del index.dat
> >
> > Don't hit enter yet, Open Task Manager, and end task on the explorer task,
> > then run that prompt command. Restart Windows to test the cookie delete.
> >
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> > Mark L. Ferguson
> > .
> >
> > "SE" <> wrote in message
> > news:83A94E02-ABCF-4861-A0A6-...
> > > Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
> > > I've
> > > tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
> > > only
> > > way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
> > >
> > > How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
> > >
> > > Thanks!

> >

 
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      03-24-2008


"SE" <> wrote in message
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> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
> I've
> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
> only
> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
>
> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
>
> Thanks!


Ccleaner... a separate program but free and an excellent way to controll
cookies among other things.
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      03-29-2008
OK, so everytime I delete my history, I dwell on the fact that I can't delete
my cookies wthout having to use another program or delete them manually. I
have a DELETE COOKIES button but it doesn't work. And the fact that it
doesn't work is what's causing me heartache. Things need to work right in
order for me to relax. I've been using CCLEANER, but knowing that I HAVE to
use it is the problem.

Anyone know why my DELETE COOKIES button doesn't work?

SE

"SE" wrote:

> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain. I've
> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The only
> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
>
> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
>
> Thanks!

 
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Bob
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      03-30-2008
What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed?
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[When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to so
that others may learn and benefit from the issue]

[How to ask a question]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"SE" <> wrote in message
news:9EAB294A-CEBE-43D6-A8E1-...
> OK, so everytime I delete my history, I dwell on the fact that I can't
> delete
> my cookies wthout having to use another program or delete them manually. I
> have a DELETE COOKIES button but it doesn't work. And the fact that it
> doesn't work is what's causing me heartache. Things need to work right in
> order for me to relax. I've been using CCLEANER, but knowing that I HAVE
> to
> use it is the problem.
>
> Anyone know why my DELETE COOKIES button doesn't work?
>
> SE
>
> "SE" wrote:
>
>> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
>> I've
>> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
>> only
>> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
>>
>> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
>>
>> Thanks!


 
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SE
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      03-30-2008
Using the basic Windows firewall and AVG antivirus. I don't think it's AVG
though cause I had this problem before I installed that. Prior to AVG, it was
Norton but I removed Norton as soon as I turned the computer on.

"Bob" wrote:

> What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed?
> -------
> *Report back, please*
> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to so
> that others may learn and benefit from the issue]
>
> [How to ask a question]
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
> "SE" <> wrote in message
> news:9EAB294A-CEBE-43D6-A8E1-...
> > OK, so everytime I delete my history, I dwell on the fact that I can't
> > delete
> > my cookies wthout having to use another program or delete them manually. I
> > have a DELETE COOKIES button but it doesn't work. And the fact that it
> > doesn't work is what's causing me heartache. Things need to work right in
> > order for me to relax. I've been using CCLEANER, but knowing that I HAVE
> > to
> > use it is the problem.
> >
> > Anyone know why my DELETE COOKIES button doesn't work?
> >
> > SE
> >
> > "SE" wrote:
> >
> >> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
> >> I've
> >> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
> >> only
> >> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp folder.
> >>
> >> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
> >>
> >> Thanks!

>
>

 
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Bob
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      03-30-2008
Didd you download and run the Norton Removal Tool?
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...8162039-------
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"SE" <> wrote in message
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> Using the basic Windows firewall and AVG antivirus. I don't think it's AVG
> though cause I had this problem before I installed that. Prior to AVG, it
> was
> Norton but I removed Norton as soon as I turned the computer on.
>
> "Bob" wrote:
>
>> What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed?
>> -------
>> *Report back, please*
>> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to
>> so
>> that others may learn and benefit from the issue]
>>
>> [How to ask a question]
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>> "SE" <> wrote in message
>> news:9EAB294A-CEBE-43D6-A8E1-...
>> > OK, so everytime I delete my history, I dwell on the fact that I can't
>> > delete
>> > my cookies wthout having to use another program or delete them
>> > manually. I
>> > have a DELETE COOKIES button but it doesn't work. And the fact that it
>> > doesn't work is what's causing me heartache. Things need to work right
>> > in
>> > order for me to relax. I've been using CCLEANER, but knowing that I
>> > HAVE
>> > to
>> > use it is the problem.
>> >
>> > Anyone know why my DELETE COOKIES button doesn't work?
>> >
>> > SE
>> >
>> > "SE" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
>> >> I've
>> >> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
>> >> only
>> >> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp
>> >> folder.
>> >>
>> >> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks!

>>
>>


 
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SE
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      03-30-2008
No, I did not but I ran it now. Thanks!

Gave it a reboot and no luck. My cookies are still there...


"Bob" wrote:

> Didd you download and run the Norton Removal Tool?
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...8162039-------
> *Report back, please*
>
> "SE" <> wrote in message
> news:387A20D5-20A9-430C-9F7D-...
> > Using the basic Windows firewall and AVG antivirus. I don't think it's AVG
> > though cause I had this problem before I installed that. Prior to AVG, it
> > was
> > Norton but I removed Norton as soon as I turned the computer on.
> >
> > "Bob" wrote:
> >
> >> What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed?
> >> -------
> >> *Report back, please*
> >> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to
> >> so
> >> that others may learn and benefit from the issue]
> >>
> >> [How to ask a question]
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> >>
> >> "SE" <> wrote in message
> >> news:9EAB294A-CEBE-43D6-A8E1-...
> >> > OK, so everytime I delete my history, I dwell on the fact that I can't
> >> > delete
> >> > my cookies wthout having to use another program or delete them
> >> > manually. I
> >> > have a DELETE COOKIES button but it doesn't work. And the fact that it
> >> > doesn't work is what's causing me heartache. Things need to work right
> >> > in
> >> > order for me to relax. I've been using CCLEANER, but knowing that I
> >> > HAVE
> >> > to
> >> > use it is the problem.
> >> >
> >> > Anyone know why my DELETE COOKIES button doesn't work?
> >> >
> >> > SE
> >> >
> >> > "SE" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Whenever I delete my browsing history (delete all), my cookies remain.
> >> >> I've
> >> >> tried to delete everything seperatley as well but my cookies stay. The
> >> >> only
> >> >> way that I can delete them is to manually delete them in the temp
> >> >> folder.
> >> >>
> >> >> How can I fix this without having to use a seperate program?
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >>

>
>

 
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