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index.dat & Temporary Internet Files
I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for
software or a technique that enables resetting/cleaning the index.dat file from Content.IE5 on WinME I have tried looking at Winfile.exe option but it offers no visual access to 'Temporary Internet Files' folder so that I can rename it - and hence be replaced on Restart ? Is it true that 'smaller is better' regarding index.dat and performance ? Thanks for any help in this matter Jake |
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Jake
The size of index.dat in the TIF is determined by the number of files that are stored in TIF. The more files the bigger the index. What may be annoying you is that its size doesn't shrink even if you clear TIF. Personally I don't think that you are likely to see much in the way of a difference in performance when browsing the net unless index.dat is an enormous size. If this file really bothers you for some reason, boot to DOS using a boot floppy and delete the file from the DOS prompt. It will then be automatically rebuilt when you next boot into Windows. -- Mike Maltby Jake wrote: I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for software or a technique that enables resetting/cleaning the index.dat file from Content.IE5 on WinME I have tried looking at Winfile.exe option but it offers no visual access to 'Temporary Internet Files' folder so that I can rename it - and hence be replaced on Restart ? Is it true that 'smaller is better' regarding index.dat and performance ? Thanks for any help in this matter Jake |
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I used this with my Me machine (many moons ago), it worked for me then. You
may wish to get Mike's blessings on this one, or someone else that is currently using it, before use. This little .exe file just simplifies matters and does not require booting from a floppy (IIRC, it creates a batch file that is run during boot). It is called iecache2.js (javascript file) and is available from http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/Tweekz.htm , scroll down a little over halfway on the page. Heirloom, old and sure could use some rain "Mike M" wrote in message ... Jake The size of index.dat in the TIF is determined by the number of files that are stored in TIF. The more files the bigger the index. What may be annoying you is that its size doesn't shrink even if you clear TIF. Personally I don't think that you are likely to see much in the way of a difference in performance when browsing the net unless index.dat is an enormous size. If this file really bothers you for some reason, boot to DOS using a boot floppy and delete the file from the DOS prompt. It will then be automatically rebuilt when you next boot into Windows. -- Mike Maltby Jake wrote: I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for software or a technique that enables resetting/cleaning the index.dat file from Content.IE5 on WinME I have tried looking at Winfile.exe option but it offers no visual access to 'Temporary Internet Files' folder so that I can rename it - and hence be replaced on Restart ? Is it true that 'smaller is better' regarding index.dat and performance ? Thanks for any help in this matter Jake |
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How'n the world did you come across this one, H?
I made it a favorite and hopefully will be able to find it when needed. Thanks a million. Harry. "Heirloom" wrote in message ... I used this with my Me machine (many moons ago), it worked for me then. You may wish to get Mike's blessings on this one, or someone else that is currently using it, before use. This little .exe file just simplifies matters and does not require booting from a floppy (IIRC, it creates a batch file that is run during boot). It is called iecache2.js (javascript file) and is available from http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/Tweekz.htm , scroll down a little over halfway on the page. Heirloom, old and sure could use some rain "Mike M" wrote in message ... Jake The size of index.dat in the TIF is determined by the number of files that are stored in TIF. The more files the bigger the index. What may be annoying you is that its size doesn't shrink even if you clear TIF. Personally I don't think that you are likely to see much in the way of a difference in performance when browsing the net unless index.dat is an enormous size. If this file really bothers you for some reason, boot to DOS using a boot floppy and delete the file from the DOS prompt. It will then be automatically rebuilt when you next boot into Windows. -- Mike Maltby Jake wrote: I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for software or a technique that enables resetting/cleaning the index.dat file from Content.IE5 on WinME I have tried looking at Winfile.exe option but it offers no visual access to 'Temporary Internet Files' folder so that I can rename it - and hence be replaced on Restart ? Is it true that 'smaller is better' regarding index.dat and performance ? Thanks for any help in this matter Jake |
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"Heirloom" wrote in message ... Heirloom, old and sure could use some rain Hellooooo......didn't you just have a tropical storm/mild hurricane hit south of you?? And we have had tons of rain.....can we send it your way for a change?? Durned Merkin weather is ruining my summer. We have broken all records for rainfall the past two months.....I am growing mould. XX Figgs "Mike M" wrote in message ... Jake The size of index.dat in the TIF is determined by the number of files that are stored in TIF. The more files the bigger the index. What may be annoying you is that its size doesn't shrink even if you clear TIF. Personally I don't think that you are likely to see much in the way of a difference in performance when browsing the net unless index.dat is an enormous size. If this file really bothers you for some reason, boot to DOS using a boot floppy and delete the file from the DOS prompt. It will then be automatically rebuilt when you next boot into Windows. -- Mike Maltby Jake wrote: I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for software or a technique that enables resetting/cleaning the index.dat file from Content.IE5 on WinME I have tried looking at Winfile.exe option but it offers no visual access to 'Temporary Internet Files' folder so that I can rename it - and hence be replaced on Restart ? Is it true that 'smaller is better' regarding index.dat and performance ? Thanks for any help in this matter Jake |
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