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Title: Getting rid of index.dat
Post by: popeyeralph on 12 January 2003, 04:16

Tried to delete the file ie5 in "temp internet folders" but the prompt says "system file" and won't allow it. Yet it contains info about my viewing habits I would rather be without. How do I get rid of the sucker?

Title: Getting rid of index.dat
Post by: choasforages on 12 January 2003, 04:21

by getting rid of the problem, thats kinda like saying, how do i screw sombody with an STD and not get infected
A, were a condem and hope it works
B, don't fuck people with STD's

same hting here
A, try to delete the file
B, use an operating system that doesn't make you its bitch

Title: Getting rid of index.dat
Post by: Pantso on 12 January 2003, 04:22

First of all, welcome to the boards. Now, as to your question, I'm afraid I can't help since I don't use Windows. Perhaps, you should read the "Microsoft's really hidden files" article for an answer to your problem. However, if that doesn't help you could always pay a visit to the windowsbbs page (http://www.windowsbbs.com).    (http://smile.gif)  

[edit]or as choas wrote you could use an operating system that doesn't make you its bitch (no offense)[/edit]

[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: Panos ]

Title: Getting rid of index.dat
Post by: Gooseberry Clock on 12 January 2003, 04:39

Removed.

[ January 19, 2003: Message edited by: * Red Ranger Software * PC Commando ]

Title: Getting rid of index.dat
Post by: xyle_one on 12 January 2003, 04:43

one small solution would be to use a real browser. (http://www.mozilla.org) But i feel the best solution is to use an "operating System that doesn't make you its bitch". (http://www.redhat.com) (Thanks chaosforages  (http://smile.gif)  )

Title: Getting rid of index.dat
Post by: Calum on 12 January 2003, 04:56

okay, here's one article about getting rid of index.dat files (http://www.fuckmicrosoft.com/content/ms-hidden-files.shtml) and here's another one (http://belg88.com/faqman/index.php?op=view&t=66).

Actually the best way to sort out this problem is to set up a dual boot with linux. i found that once i booted into linux, i could easily delete all those windows files using konqueror or nautilus (both of which are at least as easy to use as windows explorer).