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Nov 2 2002, 08:11 PM
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Site Owner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 25,499 Joined: 19-January 00 From: Grundisburgh, Suffolk Member No.: 2 |
Despite clearing history, cookies, etc., my browser still 'remembers' some sites when I'm typing in url's. They're not there if you try to drop down the history bar. Where is this info being stored?
Cheers, Elton -------------------- Treat yourself and support Anglers' Net...
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Nov 2 2002, 08:40 PM
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![]() Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,714 Joined: 20-May 02 From: West Dorset Member No.: 2,108 |
QUOTE Elton: If you are using IE try going to Tools, Internet Options, Delete Files and select the Delete all offline content check box.Despite clearing history, cookies, etc., my browser still 'remembers' some sites when I'm typing in url's. They're not there if you try to drop down the history bar. Where is this info being stored? Cheers, Elton It might work better than deleting the temp files in windows explorer. Also clear the history. Your favourites folder might have something stored in it! Jim Roper http://www.searchlineuk.co.uk/FishList.htm -------------------- Gabriel Finance Ltd. Small business funding. John Gale 01823 601577
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Nov 2 2002, 08:42 PM
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![]() r0x0r5 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 1,243 Joined: 4-May 01 From: Redhill, Surrey Member No.: 903 |
in win9x and ME possibly XP
Start > Settings > Taskbar and Start Menu >Start Menu Programs. There is an option to clear this "Click the Clear button to remove the contents of the documents menu and other personal history lists" Hit the Clear button and it should be clear. [ 02. November 2002, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: simonford ] -------------------- |
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Nov 2 2002, 08:44 PM
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Site Owner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 25,499 Joined: 19-January 00 From: Grundisburgh, Suffolk Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE Jim Roper: Done that many times QUOTE Jim Roper: If you are using IE try going to Tools, Internet Options, Delete Files and select the Delete all offline content check box.Despite clearing history, cookies, etc., my browser still 'remembers' some sites when I'm typing in url's. They're not there if you try to drop down the history bar. Where is this info being stored? Cheers, Elton It might work better than deleting the temp files in windows explorer. Also clear the history. Your favourites folder might have something stored in it! Jim Roper http://www.searchlineuk.co.uk/FishList.htm I'm using IE 6 on Win XP. Cheers, Elton -------------------- Treat yourself and support Anglers' Net...
CLICK HERE for Fishtec - possibly the biggest tackle website in the UK! CLICK HERE for our Amazon Store - books, photography equipment, DVD's and more! CLICK HERE for TackleBargains - thousands of lines of discounted fishing tackle! CLICK HERE for carp fishing tackle. CLICK HERE to download E-books & grab a FREE sample of our own Anglers' Net Carp Fishing Secrets! CLICK HERE to buy CHEAP FISHING TACKLE direct from me!!!! |
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Nov 4 2002, 01:19 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 17-April 01 From: Hartlepool NE England Member No.: 855 |
Elton, you're on XP, well try this.
Look at the top of page and select, TOOLS. then select, INTERNET OPTIONS. then select the button, CONTENT. then select, AUTO COMPLETE. In this window, do what you want to for clearing and check [+] or uncheck [ ] boxes for whichever you want and then click ok cheers..hoppy -------------------- My Wine cellar is empty, Well, the Bottles in there are...Hic
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Nov 4 2002, 01:38 AM
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Site Owner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 25,499 Joined: 19-January 00 From: Grundisburgh, Suffolk Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE hoppy: Hoppy,Elton, you're on XP, well try this. Look at the top of page and select, TOOLS. then select, INTERNET OPTIONS. then select the button, CONTENT. then select, AUTO COMPLETE. In this window, do what you want to for clearing and check [+]or uncheck [ ] boxes for whichever you want and then click ok cheers..hoppy I could kiss you {*}. All the best, Elton {*} If you were aged between 18 and 35 years, female and drop-dead gorgeous -------------------- Treat yourself and support Anglers' Net...
CLICK HERE for Fishtec - possibly the biggest tackle website in the UK! CLICK HERE for our Amazon Store - books, photography equipment, DVD's and more! CLICK HERE for TackleBargains - thousands of lines of discounted fishing tackle! CLICK HERE for carp fishing tackle. CLICK HERE to download E-books & grab a FREE sample of our own Anglers' Net Carp Fishing Secrets! CLICK HERE to buy CHEAP FISHING TACKLE direct from me!!!! |
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Nov 4 2002, 02:21 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 17-April 01 From: Hartlepool NE England Member No.: 855 |
Glad I could be of help Elton.
quote:Mmmm, I'm all of those cheers...hoppy
-------------------- My Wine cellar is empty, Well, the Bottles in there are...Hic
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Nov 4 2002, 03:22 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 15-April 01 Member No.: 844 |
while were on the subject of browsers -
i used to be able to empty the cache in the old version of netscape i was using but i cant find it with version 6.2 any offers / thoughts ? :confused: -------------------- caveat emptor
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Nov 4 2002, 03:30 AM
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AN Resident Contrarian ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 18,812 Joined: 18-September 01 From: farnham surrey Member No.: 1,265 |
its still there "edit" "preferences" double click "advanced" and there she blows
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