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Dec 28^th, 2003 at 6:39pm

michaelb15 Offline
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I have alot of hidden cookies, and I want to delete some of them. . . . IE: I have a 800 meg file in there, I dont know what it is, BUT I WANT IT GONE! lol

Ok, so is there any ideas on how to do this, or is a 800 MB cookies folder normal

Thanks in advance!

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Reply #1 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 6:49pm

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When you say "hidden" cookies does this mean you can't delete them from IE/Tools/Internet Options?

You could try the free AdAware which will get rid of Spyware cookies. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Alternatively try the free trial WindowWasher. That should remove the lot & also free up a lot of HD space you didn't think possible. http://www.webroot.com/wb/products/windowwasher/index.php

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Reply #2 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 7:10pm

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Damn I am dumb

Never thought of going into the internet options, I was trying to delete them manualy! lolz

*gets up and gets another coffee* Roll Eyes

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Reply #3 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 7:20pm

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I think he might be refering to the Documents and settings folder. In each users folder there is one called "cookies"
In mine the folder is only 83kb, 800mb is allot of cookies!! gonna need some milk to wash them down!!

I never tried the programs Hagar mentioned but I will.
Usually when I'm done "browsing" I clear all stored cookies, I don't ever use IE (reasons explained in other posts) but in Netscape it is easy, there is a "cookie manager" where you can remove all cookies or save certain one that you want.
I also notice that Netscape doesn't keep a folder on your harddrive like IE, thus another reason I don't use IE!! A web browser shouldn't put anything on your HD without approval.
But that is M$ for ya!

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Reply #4 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 7:22pm

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Sorry for using your post to brag, but I just hit 300 posts!!!
Do I get anything for that?
Wow, only been here a few months and already hit 300, I need a life!!! Grin

Just kidding, life is good at SimV!

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Reply #5 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 8:56pm

michaelb15 Offline
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well, i got the cookies cleared, I dont know where it came from, but that 800 MB file was a MPEG!?!?!

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Reply #6 - Dec 29^th, 2003 at 4:45am

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well, i got the cookies cleared, I dont know where it came from, but that 800 MB file was a MPEG!?!?!

Makes me wonder how a file that large can be installed without you knowing?
Is it possible that it came as part of a software program that was installed via cd?
Just curious:)

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