Temporary Internet File Folder

How do I delete the temporary Internet file folder contents?

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Why is it important to delete temporary Internet files?
Can I delete temporary Internet files manually?
Steps to manually delete temporary Internet files:

Why Is It Important To Delete Temporary Internet File Folder Contents?

Your computer stores information every time you surf the Internet. Specifically, this information is stored when you view a web page, order something online, do some online banking, access your e-mail, or even send e-mail.

Your computer stores these temporary Internet files in order to speed up the common tasks you perform. Unfortunately, this puts your personal information at risk. If a virus, Trojan horse, hacker, or strange pop-up/web site notices this on the computer, your private information can be stolen. Take the right measures to protect your digital information.

There are software tools that help you delete temporary Internet files and personal data. You should make it a practice to delete temporary Internet files on a regularly basis - either manually or with a helpful software program, such as SecureClean. SecureClean helps you safely remove this information and will ensure that all your sensitive information is permanently removed.

Can I Delete Temporary Internet File Folder Contents Manually?

Yes, there is a way to delete temporary Internet files manually. Unfortunately, this process does not ensure all of the information is permanently removed. Using a government approved cleaning utility, like SecureClean is the only way to permanently rid your computer of temporary Internet file data.

Steps To Manually Delete Temporary Internet File Folder Contents:

To Delete Temporary Internet File Folder Contents For Internet Explorer 5 And Above:

1. Open Internet Explorer and click on the "Tools" menu.
   
   
2. In the "Tools" menu, click on "Internet Options".
   
   
3. In "Internet Options", go to the "General" Tab. There are two buttons located in the middle. One is "Delete Files" and the other is "Delete Cookies".
   
   
4. Click "Delete Files" to delete temporary Internet files. You may have to wait for the hourglass.
   Tip: You may want to check the box that says "Delete Offline Content" to delete your offline web pages.
   
   
5. Click the "OK" button when you receive the confirmation box.
   
   
6. Next, click the "Delete Cookies" button. This removes your Internet cookie files.
   
   
7. Click "OK" on this confirmation box as well.
   

Note:

• If you want to remove the Internet history (which contains a list of web pages you have recently seen), you can click on the "Clear History" button located in the "General" Tab in the "Internet Options" window.
  
  
• If your version of Windows is 98 or higher, you can delete temporary Internet files by using the "Disk Cleanup" tool. To access the "Disk Cleanup" tool follow these steps.
  
  
  1. Click on the "Start" button.
     
     
  2. Go to the "Programs" menu and then to the "Accessories" menu.
     
     
  3. In the "Accessories" menu go to "System Tools".
     
     
  4. In "System Tools", click on the "Disk Cleanup" option.
     
     
  5. A "Wizard" will appear. Select the correct drive (normally its the C: drive)
     
     
  6. Check the boxes on the left side and click "OK"

To Delete Temporary Internet Files Folder Contents For Netscape:

1. Open Netscape, then select the "Edit" menu.
   
   
2. In this menu, select the "Preferences" option.
   
   
3. Under the "Category" section, open the "Advanced" option.
   
   
4. Now select the "Cache" option.
   
   
5. Here you can select the memory size for the cache and its location.
   
   
6. On this box you can click the "Clear Memory Cache" and "Clear Disk Cache" buttons.