I downloaded the 2 files and I just want to make sure before I install these. I have System Restore on and want to leave it on......& also Call Wave Internet Ans. Machine & MSN Messinger, Use HotMail & Outlook, just want to make sure this does not effect these file's and I also use IE 6 exp. Inst. I boot with Start Up disk (winme) or 98, I have Winme on computer, I select #3 without cd rom support. then L for Less and M for More I want to use More. I have 2 question, it says this file has to be in the root c:\ folder, how do I get it into that folder ? and when downloading the DELYES! ("no*text"), it says to rename it, I tryed to rename it (in my downloads folder on c drive and it said if I renamed it it would be useless? help before I do it. Sue Again I have IE6, so I do not need to change any files correct.?

You don’t need DELYES! but it’s nice to have if you have the Google Toolbar. The only thing in the file is the letter "Y". The only thing that I know of that used to be affected by the “more” option is the Google Toolbar, and this program no longer deletes that. Although some people take issue with deleting some of the files, I have seen dozens recommendations and batch file programs that delete these same files. The only possible downside is that maybe a site will be slower loading the first time you go back to it. And I assume you saw the warning about IDs and passwords for sites that require you to sign in. Windows always posts hysterical messages every time you change a file’s extension. Go ahead and rename it. Posts on the original site indicate that IE6 stores its files in the same folders as IE5, so functionality should be identiical. If not, it just won't work (as opposed to causing harm). I think storing the GoogleNav.dll in the Temporary Internet Files folder is a stupid thing to do. So I can't vouch for any other vendor not doing something as stupid. When you download DELINDEX.BAT and DELYES! you should have a choice as to where they go. If they don't go on C:\ on download, move them there. When you click on "My Computer" and click on the C:\ drive, it should be listed right after the folders. In other words they shouldn't be in any folder. Here is some info on the files that are deleted by DELINDEX.BAT that you might find helpful: ======================================== TEMPORARY SETUP FILES: When you install a program, the installer typically creates setup files in the Windows\Temp directory but doesn't usually clean them out automatically. These files can occupy several megabytes of disk space. TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES: To cut down on the time it takes to load Web documents, Internet Explorer stores copies of previously visited documents and files in a Temp directory. Your disk drive can quickly get clogged with them. [While it may slow down your next visit to a site you go to often, there is lots of info about sites you went to once and will never go back to again.] DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES: In the Windows\Downloaded Program Files folder you'll find Java applets and ActiveX controls that your browser has downloaded from the Web. Even a few Web sessions can produce several megabytes of these files. TEMPORARY FILES: Many programs create temporary files in the Temp directory (Word does this with automatic saves, for example). Programs delete these files on exit, but in the case of an improper system shutdown or a program failure, the files remain. http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/pctech/content/17/16/os1716.005.html ========== SHELLICONCACHE is a hidden file in the Windows directory that stores icon cache files. Just like the temporary internet files folder, it becomes very unproductive when the file gets too big. This file can become very bloated and corrupted. (example: black, odd looking icons) The temporary internet files folder, history folder and cookies folder contain a file called INDEX.DAT. Windows uses index.dat to keep a coded record of the files in the folder where it resides. Windows will not let you delete index.dat! If you delete the files in these folders through any Windows method, you are still left with the index.dat containing all the info you thought you just deleted. So much for deleting your tracks! This file can become completely bloated, not to mention corrupted, since it won't match the actual files in the folder. The index.dat file can only be deleted in DOS and are included in your cleanup using the Deltree command. http://www.hardwarehell.com/bootclean.htm ========== Also check out this post http://www.computing.net/windows95/wwwboard/forum/104366.html There should be no reason why DELINDEX shouldn't work without any problems on your system. But if you want a guarantee, buy a toaster.

Thanks, no guarantee, just wanted to confirm other peoples use, this really sound good, I have my pass words written down, I am not trying to hide from my family just the world, so do not mind them being deleted. Thanks Sue

Renaissance Man, Ok, finally did it and got rid of alot of junk I think, I did not see a list so guess it just vanished. Thank you for the download. Sue

You're welcome. I guess I should have suggested, just for the heck of it, that you and others check to see how much of their hard drive is free before and after using Delindex to get an idea of how much was cleaned up. Just a reminder: after using the MORE option for the first time, you might want to defrag your hard drive.

Yes I did defrag, thanks again, I should have looked at the hard drive, just did not think of it. Thanks Sue

Your next challenge Renaissance Man :) delindex.dat creating a text file with items that were deleted...J/K I carry the batchfile on floppy with me everywhere i go. Thanks again.