Temporary Internet Files directory

[Bluuuue Rajah]

What's the deal with the Temporary Internet Files folder under XP Pro? I'm
trying to move and otherwise work with the files stored in that directory,
and for some reason many commands that involve writing into that directory
don't work.

Apparently, Microstiff assumed that we shouldn't be allowed to do that
because we're too stupid to to do it. But how do I override that setting
so I can work with those files?

 

[db.·.. >]

not sure what kind
of commands you
want to write to it
or for it.

but if you want to
delete the internet
temps via a one click
shortcut, use the
following:

%windir%\system32\RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8

perhaps, something in
the above line might
provide you with a
clue to what you are
trying to accomplish.

let us know what your
ideas are.

 

[ju.c]

Start here:

Temporary Internet Files
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_Internet_Files


ju.c

 

[Bluuuue Rajah]

I have XP home. To work with the files, I copy them to My Documents.
There, I can manipulate the files. For example, run flv and wmv
files, edit
jpg, etc.

I want to 'move' files. I don't want to copy them, and delete the
original, and I want to do it in that way for a very specific reason.
What is the specific feature about that directory which prevents me from
'moving' files, and how do I override it?

 

[Bluuuue Rajah]

Start here:

Temporary Internet Files
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_Internet_Files

There is nothing on that page that is the least bit useful to me or
relevant to my question.

 

[chuckcar]

What's the deal with the Temporary Internet Files folder under XP Pro?
I'm trying to move and otherwise work with the files stored in that
directory, and for some reason many commands that involve writing into
that directory don't work.

Apparently, Microstiff assumed that we shouldn't be allowed to do that
because we're too stupid to to do it. But how do I override that
setting so I can work with those files?

Temporary internet files are *used* when you're using a browser. Unless
you close the browser, they would be protected. If you want a directory to
*work* on files, use what windows uses: windows/temp.

 

[Bluuuue Rajah]

Temporary internet files are *used* when you're using a browser.
Unless you close the browser, they would be protected. If you want a
directory to *work* on files, use what windows uses: windows/temp.

That still doesn't give me access to the 'move' command in the Temporary
Internet Files directory.

 

[chuckcar]

That still doesn't give me access to the 'move' command in the Temporary
Internet Files directory.

You *can't* delete the files. Clearing your temporary internet files
within Internet explorer is the way it's done. You *can* copy the files.
It's a directory *used* by windows for it's own work. Deletiny files there
could cause any number of problems - everywhere up to windows freezing -
completely and permanently.

Copy the files you want and paste them somewhere else and *then* delete
them in the second place.

 

[Bluuuue Rajah]

You *can't* delete the files. Clearing your temporary internet files
within Internet explorer is the way it's done. You *can* copy the
files. It's a directory *used* by windows for it's own work. Deleting
files there could cause any number of problems - everywhere up to
windows freezing - completely and permanently.

Copy the files you want and paste them somewhere else and *then*
delete them in the second place.

There are some specifics about my task that make that useless to me. I
*have* to have the 'move' command, and the obvious workaround, which
everybody knows anyhow, isn't good enough for what I need to do.

 

[Tony]

I wish you were only temporary on usenet.

You *can't* delete the files. Clearing your temporary internet files
within Internet explorer is the way it's done. You *can* copy the files.
It's a directory *used* by windows for it's own work. Deletiny files there
could cause any number of problems - everywhere up to windows freezing -
completely and permanently.

Copy the files you want and paste them somewhere else and *then* delete
them in the second place.

--
The Grandmaster of the CyberFROG

Come get your ticket to CyberFROG city

No, I just decided not to play your silly game is all. *Some* of us know
proper manners

Very few. I used to take calls from *rank* noobs,

Hamster isn't a newsreader it's a mistake!

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Using my technical prowess and computer abilities to answer questions beyond
the realm of understandability

Regards Tony... Making usenet better for everyone everyday

 

[chuckcar]

There are some specifics about my task that make that useless to me. I
*have* to have the 'move' command, and the obvious workaround, which
everybody knows anyhow, isn't good enough for what I need to do.

Then there's a problem with what you "have" to do. Read more about the how
and why of windows:

http://technet.microsoft.com

 

[ju.c]

Then go back to school and learn to read, moron.

 

[Roy Smith]

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Bluuuue Rajah said the following on 10/20/2008 8:39 AM:

There are some specifics about my task that make that useless to me. I
*have* to have the 'move' command, and the obvious workaround, which
everybody knows anyhow, isn't good enough for what I need to do.

Ok here's the question everyone has missed so far, please tell us why
you have to move the files from your Temporary Internet Files folder?

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[Bluuuue Rajah]

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Bluuuue Rajah said the following on 10/20/2008 8:39 AM:

Ok here's the question everyone has missed so far, please tell us why
you have to move the files from your Temporary Internet Files folder?

Sure, this all started as an attempt to shred the files in the Temporary
Internet Files folder. Since I couldn't shred them in place, I figured I'd
move them to another directory and shred them there. But the 'move'
command doesn't work, and the copy/delete way of *pretending* to move a
file still leaves a bunch of unshredded temporary files on my hard drive.

Since then I have downloaded a shredder that claims to do the job, but now
this has just become a point of fascination. I'm stunned by the fact that
this directory is different from all the others, and I don't see why those
commands should be disabled.

Now it's just a mystery I'd like to solve, for it's own sake, rather than
to accomplish any specific task. I'd simply like to take this opportunity
to become more expert at understanding how the intricacies of Windows work.

 

[db.·.. >]

it's not a mystery.

the internet temp
directory can not
be treated like a
regular temp directory.

too much important
stuff is collected while
you browse.

therefore you will have
to come to grips with
yourself.

you can move the internet
temp directory via the
internet options, which
you probably already
figured out.

secondly, i provided you
with a line to shred temps
from that directory.

if you do some more
research online, you
will find additional commands
to manage what is collected
in that directory which is
treated with security.

its not moby dick,
so get a grip.

 

[Bluuuue Rajah]

it's not a mystery.

the internet temp
directory can not
be treated like a
regular temp directory.

too much important
stuff is collected while
you browse.

therefore you will have
to come to grips with
yourself.

you can move the internet
temp directory via the
internet options, which
you probably already
figured out.

secondly, i provided you
with a line to shred temps
from that directory.

The command you wrote was

%windir%\system32\RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8

Do I give that at the DOS level or in the 'Run' dialog box?

 

[db.·.. >]

ok,

right click on the
desktop and select
new>shortcut

in the location window
paste the whole line
in it and proceed to
complete that shortcut.

once its on the desktop
click it to engage and it
will delete the files.

if you are successful,
we can provide additional
tips...

 

[db.·.. >]

you will have to use a
third party wiping/shredding/
erasing program after
you delete the files.

in fact, the above was going
to be a follow-up discussion
after i (we) figured out what
exactly you were trying to
accomplish and how much
knowledge you had on this
subject.

that particular folder is not
easily allowed access by
other softwares.

keep in mind that the cache
also includes data from accessing
bank accounts, paying bills,
buying things, malicious porn
downloaded unknowingly,
how to murder someone, etc....

so for example, if you utilized
a third party phony ware
that claims to shred internet
temp files, then it would
likely scan those files, upload
the data and pretend to
have shred them.

perhaps, that is why some
third party software fail to
accomplish the task, as you
have discovered.

i utilize a freeware called
eraser once a month or
so.