how do i delete all the temp. internet files and possibly other garbage slowing down this computer???
like the 2000 deleted items in my mailbox :poke:

ie: i stumbled into one folder that had thousands of pics in it. just about everyone on heres avatar. and other er, um, unsightly pics :shocked: if you will.
but now i can't find them again :tm:

Click on the "tool" link on the top of the screen. Then
Click on the "internet options" link. Then
the rest is self explanatory.

Assuming you have internet explorer.

my computer
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c: drive
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windows-
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temporary internet files


that should work


-Jr Link

files all gone.
thank you.

ie: i stumbled into one folder that had thousands of pics in it. just about everyone on heres avatar. and other er, um, unsightly pics :shocked: if you will.
but now i can't find them again :tm:

that stuff should speed you up, not slow you down. It makes it so you don't have to re-download the pic everytime it is posted.

i would scan for spyware and the such. I have to clean up my in-laws computers once a month, usually multiple computers infected with 500+ incidents of spyware. ad-aware and spybot are two good programs &free.

_Z_

that stuff should speed you up, not slow you down.
_Z_

not if the wife saw what was in there :hidin: :behead:

not if the wife saw what was in there :hidin: :behead:
u gotta learn how to do laundry Freak :laughs:

all set :cool:
cookies gone.
history gone.
e-mail gone.

and ohh yeah,,,,, took about an hour to defragment :lurk:
lightning fast now.

also temporary internet files :wid:

Get a MAC :grins:

that stuff should speed you up, not slow you down. It makes it so you don't have to re-download the pic everytime it is posted.


It's a good idea to periodically delete these files and also to defragment your hard drive. If you use the standard Winblows setup, 10% of your hard drive can be cache setup. The more files, especially small files s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g up blocks on the hard drive can slow down your machine.

Go into tools > internet options > under temp inet files chose "settings" and change the default 10% to 50 or 100MB cache...

Freak, You can also try running your configuration utility (start, run, "msconfig"). By clicking on the startup tab, you can see all of the applications that start when you turn on your computer. If you have alot of junk running in the background, that can make you draga$$. Using msconfig, you can un-check all of the things that you do not wish to start right away. Things like media players and messenger services can be started manually, and horrid programs like Gator should be taken off startup, uninstalled, and deleted. Ad-Aware is a good spyware detection program. If you still use Kazaa, though, deleting the spyware that comes with that will cause a program error, and your free porn, um, music retriever will be no more. Be wary of un-checking anything you can't identify, as it could be important. But I'm sure you could have figured that out. :cheers:

There is a reason why some things are free.Spend the 30 dollars and buy some decent spyware(webroot spy sweeper)as the free ones can add problems. :hihi:

There is a reason why some things are free.Spend the 30 dollars and buy some decent spyware(webroot spy sweeper)as the free ones can add problems. :hihi:

Yep - unfortunately, it's necessary to have the spyware and anti-virus.

If people don't have current anti-virus updateing near daily and are to cheap to buy it - downoad AVG Free Anti-virus from GRISOFT: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

For spyware, yhou really need two to three systems running, at least one proactively all the time: Get lavasoft.de Adaware which will CLEAN most spyware but the free version only cleans after the fact, must pay for the proactive version.

COmbine this with one or two others, say if you have COX cable like I do there is their free version, then add another system, Maybe Micro$ofts free one (though that is bordering on spyware from what I've heard - allowing "partners" that deal in spyware by the filters)...

I use Gri-soft anti-virus on all my computers (except the new one which came with 1 yr Mcfee). Grisoft is very good for free program and updates all the time.

AOL has a good spyware program that is also free.

make it easy for yourself

do a google search on "ccleaner"

run that once a week or so for cleanliness

Get a MAC :grins:


:yak6: :hs: :eek:

:yak6: :hs: :eek:

Get a Mac - yeh, that was funny :hihi: (although Tiger is marginally cool)

Get a Mac - yeh, that was funny :hihi: (although Tiger is marginally cool)

You know what is funny, all the problems PC people have, like the stuff you guys just wrote about I have never had. I have owned my MAC G4 for four years and (knock on wood) have never once had a problem. Once you go Mac you dont go back. Granted my profession is in the design field, so I'm in a way required to use a Mac. However I had a PC and had to deal with the problems and the thing can't hold a candle to my computer now.

Alas this is one mans opinion and I dont want to start a nerd battle :cputin:

The only Mac i like makes plugs :hihi:

..

I love my iBook
my next major computer purchase will be a 17" powerbook or some form of desktop Mac

I love my iBook
my next major computer purchase will be a 17" powerbook or some form of desktop Mac

how many times has it bombed on you??? :rtfm:

Apple can't even get their install DVD's right. :hihi:
(I'll let BJS explain that one, its *cute*)

hasnt bombed on me once..

and yes.. like likwid said.. it was cute..

i got a copy of tiger, went to upgrade, it said that it couldnt read the entire disk but did I want to continue... I did..

Got to 69%.. hung.. then stopped
It actually installed fully though.. no problems... Its happened to a ton of people... faulty discs... but if you make a copy on DVD.. it works...

go figure...

This is no mac :shocked:

nice rig

freak download tweak ui from micro$oft. check the paranoia settings and that should help you out with removing those unsightly sights... :buds:

Gotta agree with JohnR on this one - no one program seems to clean all the spyware/malware off a machine - frequently I run 3 programs on a machine to clean all of the stuff. Spyware can bring a machine to its knees. Ad-Aware SE, SpyBot Search & Destroy, Pest Patrol (older version better IMO), & Web Root Spy Sweeper has a fully functional trial download. Microsoft has a Beta version of their spyware detection and removal program that is free. I probably clean 5 to 7 machines a week of this stuff and it is a PITA.

[QUOTE=ThrowingTimber]nice rig

:thanks:

Between my two jobs, I prolly clean 2 dozen machines a week. Those programs alone still arent enough

I got 5 programs I use religiously to clean out a machine. None of which are Ad Aware/Spybot/Spysweeper. Microsoft Antispyware is the main one. Even in its Beta format, its the best out there.

Then if there is still a problem its time to breakout the spybot or ad aware.. but generally, if there is still a problem at that point, I need to break out the even bigger guns... Couple nasty programs out there that really dig in and strip stuff out but they are not for regular home use.