cleaning internet files

[alan]

When I delete files using Internet Options, if I try
to "delete all temporary internet files" I get an error
message - an exception occured while trying to
run "shell32.dll,Control_RunnDLL"C\Windows\System32
\inetcpl.cpl",Internet Options"

Somebody please help.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Try closing all instances of IE. You may have a real large amount of files
in this folder.

Then..........
1) Start | Run | Type: inetcpl.cpl | OK
Or right click the Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop.
Or: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options.
Best to do this with all instances of Internet Explorer closed. Especially
if there are a large number of files.
2) On the General Tab, in the middle of the screen, click on Delete Files
3) Check the box Delete all offline content {This cleans >> C:\Documents
and Settings\YourNameHere\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files AND
C:\Documents and Settings\YourNameHere\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5
4) Click on OK and wait for the hourglass icon to stop after it deletes the
temporary internet files
5) You can now click on Delete Cookies and click OK to delete cookies that
websites have placed on your hard drive.

 

[Guest]

I have just resolved a problem similar to this with XP Pro, apparently caused
by some corruption in the temporary Internet files.

1. Log on as a different user with Adminstrative privileges (double
Ctrl/Alt/Del at Welcome screens logs you on as Administrator;
2. In Windows Explorer select Tools\folder options\View\hidden files and
folders;
3. Delete the Temporary Internet Files folder from \Documents and
Settings\whatever user\local settings. A new one will be created when the
user next goes online.