Jump to content

Deleting cookies

Pangolin

By Pangolin
in Technical Help Forum

 Share

Recommended Posts

Newt Member

Newt

Posted
Posted

Download a free utility named CCleaner. This link is a good one to use.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

 

It gives you one button click to clear all cookies, temp files, and other assorted trash.

 

It is easy to set the few cookies you want to retain (AnglersNet for instance) so they are skipped.

 

If you run it once a week, your PC will behave much better. If you surf as much as I do, once a day is good. Just click to clean, wait until it finishes (seconds with Vista to maybe a minute or three with XP) and the deed is done.

 

It also has one button click to scan your registry for dead entries and remove them. CCleaner is not the most thorough reg cleaner available but it is by far the safest. It never removes stuff it should not.

" My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!" - Harry Truman, 33rd US President

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ridgeacre Member

ridgeacre

Posted
Posted
Download a free utility named CCleaner. This link is a good one to use.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

 

It gives you one button click to clear all cookies, temp files, and other assorted trash.

 

It is easy to set the few cookies you want to retain (AnglersNet for instance) so they are skipped.

 

If you run it once a week, your PC will behave much better. If you surf as much as I do, once a day is good. Just click to clean, wait until it finishes (seconds with Vista to maybe a minute or three with XP) and the deed is done.

 

It also has one button click to scan your registry for dead entries and remove them. CCleaner is not the most thorough reg cleaner available but it is by far the safest. It never removes stuff it should not.

 

Ill second that Newt even I find it a doddle

A wise man learns by a fools mistakes, a fool by his own

Link to comment
Share on other sites
corydoras Member

corydoras

Posted
Posted

Big fan of CCleaner over here too.

The problem isn't what people don't know, it's what they know that just ain't so.
Vaut mieux ne rien dire et passer pour un con que de parler et prouver que t'en est un!
Mi, ch’fais toudis à m’mote

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Chris Goddard Member

Chris Goddard

Posted
Posted

Think Steve Yahoo has it's OWN settings! But I use CC and it goes well with Firefox! And incidentally Pangolin if you DO use Firefox you CAN delete all the cookies every time you close the browser!! In fact you can get rid of ANY traces including all your passwords!!! And I know I WAS that man!!! around 150 sites ALL saved and then ALL gone in a click!!!

 

But certainly CCleaner is OK and then Firefox as I say set it up yourself and LESS prone to nasty attacks!

Chris Goddard


It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing by people who can't fish.

If GOD had NOT meant us to go fishing, WHY did he give us arms then??

(If you can't help out someone in need then don't bother my old Dad always said! My grandma put it a LITTLE more, well different! It's like peeing yourself in a black pair of pants she said! It gives you a LOVELY warm feeling but no-one really notices!))

Link to comment
Share on other sites
corydoras Member

corydoras

Posted
Posted

I've never understood why some folks get so uptight over something as benign as a simple cookie. There are much more important things to worry about than cookies.

The problem isn't what people don't know, it's what they know that just ain't so.
Vaut mieux ne rien dire et passer pour un con que de parler et prouver que t'en est un!
Mi, ch’fais toudis à m’mote

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chris Goddard Member

Chris Goddard

Posted
Posted
I've never understood why some folks get so uptight over something as benign as a simple cookie. There are much more important things to worry about than cookies.

 

And THIS from a man who gets all excited over SQUID?? LOL! :lol: (Sorry matey couldn't resist and hope you appreciate it!)

 

And we ALL gotta start somewhere!!

Chris Goddard


It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing by people who can't fish.

If GOD had NOT meant us to go fishing, WHY did he give us arms then??

(If you can't help out someone in need then don't bother my old Dad always said! My grandma put it a LITTLE more, well different! It's like peeing yourself in a black pair of pants she said! It gives you a LOVELY warm feeling but no-one really notices!))

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We and our partners use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences, repeat visits and to show you personalised advertisements. By clicking “I Agree”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.

  I accept