Can't clear Start>Run / IE6 URL cache

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Paul E Collins

Hello.

Forgive the crosspost; however, I don't know if this is a WinXP issue,
an IE6 issue, or a bit of both.

I've noticed that certain Web addresses that I've visited stick around
permanently in the history, so that if I go to the IE6 address bar or
to Start > Run and type "h", they all appear in the auto-complete
dropdown ("http:// ..."). There are only about half a dozen of these
unclearable addresses, and I can't see any pattern or anything they
have in common.

Things I've tried:
- Deleting cookies, files, and history in IE6's Tools > Internet
Options.
- The Clear button in Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
- TweakUI's "Clear document history on exit". (Wow.)

Anyway, it's harmless but very annoying. Why might this happen, and
can I prevent it?

P.
 
Paul said:
Hello.

Forgive the crosspost; however, I don't know if this is a WinXP issue,
an IE6 issue, or a bit of both.

I've noticed that certain Web addresses that I've visited stick around
permanently in the history, so that if I go to the IE6 address bar or
to Start > Run and type "h", they all appear in the auto-complete
dropdown ("http:// ..."). There are only about half a dozen of these
unclearable addresses, and I can't see any pattern or anything they
have in common.

Things I've tried:
- Deleting cookies, files, and history in IE6's Tools > Internet
Options.
- The Clear button in Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
- TweakUI's "Clear document history on exit". (Wow.)

Anyway, it's harmless but very annoying. Why might this happen, and
can I prevent it?

P.
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[Courtesy of Jan Ilacqua, MS MVP - IE/OE]

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Free History Eraser from
http://smartprotector.com/eraser/free-history-eraser.htm
will delete the History folder (and the index.dat file) and a new one will
be created when you restart.

or.. the History folder can be deleted manually:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com/
should be able to clear the History and the index.dat file.
Just check the appropriate boxes and run it.

also ...

How to Clear the History Entries in Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q157729
Removing some or all entries is an easy registry edit.

For an easier, safer removal method, go to
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
and download "DelTypedURL." This INF file will remove all entries.

This freeware program will remove some or all entries:
IE Address Bar Editor: http://www.freesoft.fsnet.co.uk/ieedit01.htm

If you don't want to save the History see the following:

Autocomplete can be turned off from Tools > Internet Options > Content >
Autocomplete. Uncheck the boxes there.
and
How to Use the AutoComplete Feature in Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=217148
 
Paul said:
Hello.

Forgive the crosspost; however, I don't know if this is a WinXP issue,
an IE6 issue, or a bit of both.

I've noticed that certain Web addresses that I've visited stick around
permanently in the history, so that if I go to the IE6 address bar or
to Start > Run and type "h", they all appear in the auto-complete
dropdown ("http:// ..."). There are only about half a dozen of these
unclearable addresses, and I can't see any pattern or anything they
have in common.

Things I've tried:
- Deleting cookies, files, and history in IE6's Tools > Internet
Options.
- The Clear button in Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
- TweakUI's "Clear document history on exit". (Wow.)

Anyway, it's harmless but very annoying. Why might this happen, and
can I prevent it?

P.
Click to expand...

Since we don't know the url's for those addresses, do the normal scans
for malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Malke
 
Vincenzo Di Russo said:
[URLs stuck permanently in cache]

CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com/
should be able to clear the History and the index.dat file.
Just check the appropriate boxes and run it.
Click to expand...

That did the trick, and seems to have some other useful features.
Thanks.

P.
 
Paul said:
Vincenzo Di Russo said:
[URLs stuck permanently in cache]

CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com/
should be able to clear the History and the index.dat file.
Just check the appropriate boxes and run it.
Click to expand...

That did the trick, and seems to have some other useful features.
Thanks.

P.
Click to expand...

YW. Glad to help ;-)

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Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer/OE 2003/2004/2005
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
 
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