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temp internet files and hdd space
Name: Eric Dorsey Date: December 9, 2001 at 12:51:20 Pacific
Comment:
hi everybody, i have a problem, I've deleted everything in the temp internet files folder in the local settings dir, but it is still take up close to 2 gigs, but nothing is there. I have view all files on and I don't see what is taking up the space any ideas?
Name: Olof Date: December 9, 2001 at 15:07:20 Pacific
Reply:
Try to open your internet explorer and clear the history in tools/internet options
i think that'll do it
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Response Number 2
Name: Eric Dorsey Date: December 9, 2001 at 15:29:43 Pacific
Reply:
I tried that it that didn't fix the problem. When i do a right click and check the properties of the temp internet folder, its still says 1.78 gigs in the folder, but there is nothing there? Any ideas, anyone have this problem?
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Response Number 3
Name: Fixos Date: December 10, 2001 at 06:33:48 Pacific
Reply:
i guess you've told windows to show hidden and system files...
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