can i delete temporary internet files to save space on my computer and help my antivirus scan work faster?
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In IE click tools / internet options / delete files (eventually check also the box "delete all offline content") / ok\n\nAlso delete cookies and clear history the same way.
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The basic things one should do are as follows.\n\n1. Scandisk the system daily if possible or atleast once in a week.\n2.Defragmentation of the systme to be done\n3.If you are using windows version of operating system you should update windows by connecting to internet and updates to be installed.\n4. you should use anti-virus software and this software also to be updated regularly. you can choose freely available antivirus software like AVG\n5.You should also Adware software programme from net and to check the any unwanted things in the system and to delete the unnecessary files.\n6. You should also deleted temporary internet files now and then.\nTry with above guide lines and good luck to you
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yes go in to C:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;<you computer login name>&#92;Local Settings\nand delete history and temp internet files
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Have you tried cleaning out all the cookies, and doing a defrag. If not try this. \n\nWhen on Internet, click on tools at the top of the screen scroll down to Internet options, then look at the temporary Internet files. Click on the delete cookies button and wait for that to complete, then click on the delete file button, when that is complete click the delete history button. \n\nWhen that is done disconnect from Internet, click start, then accessories, then system tools, then defrag and follow the onscreen instructions. \n\nAlso you could be running several programs in the back ground without realising it. If you know a little bit about computers, then click start, click run and in the box type in MSCONFIG and press enter, a new screen  will open up, select Startup, then a whole bunch of computer programs will be displayed, all the programs that run on start up will have a tick in the box or it will say enabled, if you know that you don't need them, uncheck the ones that you don't want and select save.
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you could cover all your tracks, if you so wish, with a simple little program i use called CCleaner\n\nYou can download it at ccleaner.com, it's free, and it works really well to get rid of ALL your internet viewing history\n\nFrom the CCleaner Site:\n   "CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)"
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I use http://www.ccleaner.com\n\nCCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!
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Be patient and do the following steps, it will definitely speed up your system:\n\n1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)\n2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)\n3. Run disk defragmenter.\n4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.\n6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)\n7. Empty recycle bin.\n8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.\n9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.\n10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)\n12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.\n13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.\nLike: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.\n14. Click Start > Run and type "msconfig" at the prompt. Click the Startup tab and look at all that junk that loads when you launch your PC. Turn off anything else that looks useless, but be careful not to disable Windows system components.\n\nIf you did these all at the same time, restart your computer. All these to be done once in a week if possible, depending on the frequency of use of your PC.\n\n* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)\n15. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.\n16. Update your audio & video drivers.\n17. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.
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Run virus tests in your computer and delete any files on your computer you don't want any more. The more availible memory you have the faster your internet connection will be. Or it could be somethign with your provider like if you have dial up then DSL or some form of cabel modem because with that you're automatically connected to the internet just like any other program on your computer. Oh, and that brings up another point: if other programs on your computer are very slow opening too then it's a matter of your computer's memory.
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My Dear\n\nJust Run Disk Cleanup and u'll get rid of that prob.\nJust open ur my computer and right click on c/d drives and chose properties. and in general tab just click on disk cleanup. \nor \nu must clean ur temporary internet files and temporary files by right clicking on internet explorer icon placing on ur desktop.\n\nBest of luck\n\nAmit
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1. Remove any programs that you do not use.\n2. Remove any windows components that you don't use.\n3. Perform a disk cleanup  to remove any Internet clutter.\n4. Do a disk defragmentation.\n5. Increase virtual Ram for the paging file.\n6. Stop any programs that are running that are not necessary such as system performance monitors\n7. download free ad ware removal program and remove add ware and spy ware  http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-6\n8. Turn off any screen saver as even when not in use it runs in the background eating up RAM and CPU usage.
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Try dowloading CCleaner and running it.\nIt does a much better job than the standard Windows disk cleaner.  It does a good job of deleting unwanted files quickly and safely.  I have used it without any problems.\n\nDownload it here:\nhttp://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/\n\nCCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast! (normally taking less that a second to run) and Free (and contains NO spyware). \n\nCleans the following:\n    * Internet Explorer Cache, History, Cookies, Index.dat.\n    * Recycle Bin, Temporary files and Log files.\n    * Recently opened URLs and files.\n    * Third-party application temp files and recent file lists (MRUs).\n      Including: Firefox, Opera, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Office XP, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more...\n    * Advanced Registry scanner and cleaner to remove unused and old entries.\n      Including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more...
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Go into msconfig and turn off programs that you don't need to start when Windows does.\n\nAlso scan for viruses and spyware.\n\nClean out temporary files, use disk cleanup and defrag
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I use a CCLEANER daily.  It can delete temporary Windows and IE files, as well as detect and remove useless/old/unused registry keys and entries.  The software is free and is updated regularly.  I highly recommend it, even if it's not exactly what you're looking for in this post.  It's just a good day-to-day maintenance application to have.
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temporary internet files
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buy more ram, and install it\n\nDelete your temp internet files\n\nDelete your history\n\nAnd delete your cookies\n\nYOu can also take off programs that you are no longer using or wont use\n\nYou can also defragment your computer after all this is done, and I guarntee it will run faster!!
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Probably because it takes up space and memory and its FREE. I dont trust free things. I would just get rid of it and install mcafee or norton.\n\nTry some things to make your computer more efficient. You can find them under MY COMPUTER, right click on your C local drive and then click on properties.\n\n1) Do a disc compression it will compress all your files\n2) Do a disk cleanup. It will get rid of all your temp files that your computer does not need.\n3) Do a disk defragment. It will move all your fragmented files.\n4) Go to Start menu then click on RUN, and then type msconfig and then hit ENTER. Under the start up tab, uncheck programs that you dont want running in the background that usually loads when you start Windows.\n\n\nAnd you might want to upgrade and add more RAM into your computer. Memory definitely helps.
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very simple. \n1) go to your "my computer"\n2) right click your hardrive\n3) go to "properties"\n4) "disk clean up" (may take some time)\n5) click and highlight "temporary internet files"\n6) click view files\n\n:)