Index.dat file

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Ron

Can the index.dat file be safely deleted? I can only see this file using the
WinXP disc cleanup utility. I can delete all the entries in the temp/IE
folders (when viewed through the disc cleanup utility) except the index.dat.
file. If it's deleted, does WinXP make a new one?

Thanks, Ron
 
Hi Ron,

It's used in cataloging, there is no point to deleting it as it will just be
recreated.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Ron said:
Can the index.dat file be safely deleted? I can only see this file using the
WinXP disc cleanup utility. I can delete all the entries in the temp/IE
folders (when viewed through the disc cleanup utility) except the index.dat.
file. If it's deleted, does WinXP make a new one?
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Yes it does. There is no real need to delete it; if you want to you
should be able to do it from a Command Prompt. I would do a boot with
F8 to take Safe Mode Command Prompt at the menu and use that - with A
CD down into Temporary Internet files, then an
ATTRIB /S -H -R -S *.*
and a
DEL /S *.*
which will remove everything for a fresh start
 
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