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Temporary internet files can contain all sorts of information. This may include things such as your recent shopping history, entered passwords and emails which could be access by anyone or even a hacker! Another reason to delete this is that it takes up valuable space, which - if you are someone who uses their computer a lot - can be a real pain! Temporary Internet files should not be kept for more than a week.

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How do you delete temporary files?

A simple way to delete temporary files would include using your 'disk cleanup' utility. Just click on the program and check the box next to 'temporary files.' Then confirm the delete.


How would you view the cookie files on your computer?

It will be there in your Temporary Internet Files.


How do you delete temporary internet files?

It's possible and of course it's a great alternative for your risk-free privacy. There is this software-History Killer Pro, with help of which, you can erase all the internet temp files, in a word, every detail of your internet activity and computer usage. So you might just consider trying it out Hope I could help.


How frequently should you delete temporary files and cookies?

As often as you would like personally i do myne every day


Why has your googlemail stoped working aka stoped letting you email people?

It could be because some of your emails are under investigation for being spam or illegal emails, but if that was the case your email probably would have been frozen. It might be a problem with your computer in which case you should clear all your temporary Internet files by clicking in Internet explorer tools then delete browsing history then temporary Internet files, restart your computer then try again.


What are temporary internet files used for?

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How do you manually delete cookies off your computer?

Depends on the browser you are using, i would highly recommend a little program called Ccleaner, what it does is it deletes your cookies, internet history, and temporary internet files for any browser you have installed.


When you delete a folder do you delete all the files it contains?

Yes because if you deleted the folder what would hold the files?


How can you delete file from the back up?

You can not delete files or records from your backup or log files. This would defeat the purpose of having a solid, accountable record history.


If you delete the system volume information folder then will it have any effect on your computer?

It's not a good idea, if you need the space, change the amount that system restore uses, and the amount that windows uses for temporary internet files and the recycling bin uses first. I would NOT recommend deleting system volume info, it's hidden for a reason.


Which type of files removed by disk cleanup took up the most space do you think this will usually be the case?

In my opinion, it depends on what you use most on your computer. Most users browse the internet, so it would be the Temporary Internet Files group. Another is Recycle Bin because it has a bigger file/size capacity.


How do you delete history on a schools computer if it does not allow me to?

You can't. Just don't visit sites you're not allowed to. I would also avoid using stuff like Facebook and Twitter on them as well, because sometimes schools don't allow deleting of cookies or temporary Internet files as well. (If you logged onto any site, remember to log out.)