Computer Learning Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Pastimes : Computer Learning

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: KayCee who wrote (10766)	7/17/2000 9:15:23 AM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (2) of 110603

I don't think this stuff is (are) files. In your Windows\Tempor~1 folder, you'd only have a singe file INDEX.DAT of considerable size. If you looked at this folder with Explorer, you'd see many icons and filenames, giving the appearance of folders and files -- this is an illusion. So ... what you're seeing is a Windows 'special case' where Windows creates what it needs and presents the results in a familiar format to reduce confusion. Unfortunately, this is simpler in only the most superficial way, and when one digs deeper, as you have done, the situation becomes even more confusing. No need to re-format --- Boot to MS-DOS 'safe mode' and delete \Windows\Tempor~1\index.dat and you'll get a fresh empty file on your next boot to Windows. You'll also see a few familiar filenames and folders if you examine your system with Explorer. Cheers, PW. P.S. You can accomplish much the same thing, and easier, by deleting temporary internet files through the 'Internet Options...' tools of IE.

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next