IE Temporary Internet Files

[WayneMan]

I have the options set in IE to delete temporary internet files when the browser is closed, however that never happens. Any ideas why?

 

[Auger282]

temp files are different then history and cookies

 

[WayneMan]

I know they are different, I am referring to temporary internet files that if present will allow for faster loading of a web page if no changes are present. Refer to the option for IE under tools - options - advanced tab then scroll down to the bottom portion and look for option that reads "Empty Temporary Internet Files Folder When Browser Is Closed

 

[bcastner]

You are right it does not work to clean the TIF folder completely, if at all.

I know of no fix. WebRoot Mail Washer is a good program to use for this.

 

[linney]

Possible cause and a alternate way to try.

814782 - Internet Explorer Does not Delete Temporary Internet Files on Close

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814782&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

How can I configure Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) to empty the Temporary Internet Files folder when I close the browser?

http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/ArticleID/39670/39670.html

 

[WayneMan]

Okay, what I did so far is to boot into safemode, and opened IE and when I closed it, all temporary internet files were deleted. The registry value is set correctly.

Once I booted back into normal mode, I closed out things one at a time in my system tray and eliminated all but Nortor Professional 2004. I don't know how to eliminate that as it only gives you an option to disable the auto protect. When I try to stop the processes associated with Nortons to get rid of it for testing purposes, it gives an error that that service cannot be stopped.

I searched the support pages for Norton, but found nothing.


Sighs

 

[cmeagan656]

I found that the temporary internet files won't empty if you use the X in the upper right hand corner to close IE or if you have to end task. They will only empty if you go file ->close.

Also, if you have mutiple instances of IE open they will only empty when you close the last instance and once again you must use file ->close as opposed to the X.

Cheers.

 

[bcastner]

cmeagan656,

Even in Safe Mode with Networking the option does not work for me. I have never been able to get IE to empty the TIF folder on Close or "X" exit.

This freeware is what I recommend:

http://www.danish-shareware.dk/soft/emptemp/index.html

 

[linney]

Bill, that's because you are always on the Internet answering our questions.




IE wont completely empty the T.I.F on closing because the Cookies are kept in a separate folder and are always shown as shortcuts in T.I.F.

 

[amen1973]

I have wrote my own program that will clean out the TIF and leave cookies behind on current user. You can also choose the other users on the computer to clean out the TIF for them as well. You can also Delete the Temp files within the Temp folder with it. I am still working on the program itself but if you wish to try what I have finished you can download it at

http://www.phalanxpro.com/TempShredder.exe

Keep in mind, I just finished it this weekend and it is still being tested. I wrote it for my work but made it easy to use. If you have any questions or comments feel free to add them to this thread or drop me an email which is found within the program.
Thanks,
Art

 

[bcastner]

linney,

I did not expect a completely empty temp folder, but the folder always shows nearly the maximum of whatever settings size I give it.

I do not clean the TIF for space or security reasons. It just seems wacky things at times happen if the TIF is maintained between IE sessions.

Right now I am playing with settings on the size of TIF so that essentially the FIFO nature of this cache will "fix" things without worrying about its contents. I am currently running a TIF of 10 megabytes.

 

[WayneMan]

I just ran a test by closing each instance of IE that I had open by going to file and selecting close. Temporary internet files were not deleted.

 

[linney]

And a thank you to "amen1973" for his kind offer. I am sure he will have a few extra visits to his site this week.

 

[bcastner]

amen1973,

I think you need to check if any instance of IE is open before shredding the TIF.

 

[thegee]

In XP you can delete contents of TIF folder (including index.dat) of other users (eg. alluser etc.) but not the one you are signed on as. If you create another user you can use that to delete all others. Please note that there is always two index.dat files per user. These are recreated empty when Windows boots. Do this just before shutting down as some programs can be unstable if run and need the index.dat.