Date:   6/15/2007 8:39:34 AM ( 18 y ago)
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URL:   https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=897047

After deleting the history, you'll have to re-sign into Curezone with your password (the same at other sites you go, but if you've forgotten your passwords, they all have a "Forgot your password" to click on and they send you an e-mail to make a new password (and after you sign on again, be sure to DELETE the e-mail for security's sake).


It's very easy to check a computer for it's use (I wrote a lot, but just go through it slowly, it's only my explanation that's long, not the process).

If you have Windows XP, since it doesn't really have COMPLETE D.O.S., you won't be able to delete any file that Windows uses (including index.dat, no real problem, just read it and find out what's there, maybe someone else in the house is using p 0 r n sites).

IT is possible to delete (while you're in DOS) ONLY on Win 98 and 95, no deletion of Windows files is possible in XP (because XP is always in use.


Since I'm the only one who uses my computer, I don't know how erasing the tracks of online use affects a computer with 2 internet accounts, but you only have to remember your passwords (or replace them with new ones later).

In Windows XP (maybe only XP, I don't know if it is the same in other versions), press CTRL H (control H). You will see a dialog box asking "yes or no".
You can do this right now, I've done it online, there is no problem (except to re-sign with your passwords).
-------Go here and see all the tracks of online usage.

http://www.internet-history-eraser.com/why.htm

(this site shows what is left on the computer. There is one file (index.dat) that shows more info about that than anything else.
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On any version of Windows, you'll find the file index.dat, but you can only delete it in 95 and 98.

"index.dat" is a file that can only be "cleaned" because even if you delete the file (while you're in DOS only), it will always rebuild itself everytime the computer is turned on).
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At the bottom left of the keyboard between the CTRL key and ALT key is the "Windows" key, press it once WHILE ALSO pressing F. Now you can search for any file on the computer (you're still in Windows). You can do this now online.

Click on "Search all files and folders" in the box at the left. This will open a window asking for the name of the file, put "index.dat" (not the quotes) and press enter. After a few seconds, you will see a list of all the directories where that file is used.

Since index.dat is a file that is shared in a few directories, you don't want to be careless and delete it by NAME, besides, right now, you only want to READ it, if you want to delete it, you'll only be able to do that when you go into DOS.

(the search results show what is dangerous about the security programs because unless you get a very expensive program, it will most likely delete ALL files by that name "index.dat" instead of just the one in the COOKIES directory). When you read the file, if there's nothing incriminating in it, it won't need to be deleted at all, but you should always READ it to know what's going on. If you use the EDIT command (and you have EDIT, some don't), you'll be able to read this file easier (there may be MANY, MANY surprises in this file, this is where the devil hangs out), put "EDIT index.dat" (never the quotes) and press enter.

----------This will show what a DOS window is (it is not a "Windows" operating system window), and deletion can take place, but files that are IN USE right now will not delete. Press the windows key on the keyboard, click RUN and put "cmd.exe" (no quotes).

Depending on what version of Windows you have, your computer might say that you are in the "Windows" subdirectory. Push "CD\" and enter. Now you're in the ROOT directory and can search the whole computer with:

C:\>dir index.dat /s

The /s means to search ALL subdirectories, it's called the forward slash (or backward slash?) and enter. In a few seconds, you'll see a list of all the directories where that file is being used.

If you decide to delete the file, you will have to restart the computer in D.O.S. (can only be done in 95 and 98), you ONLY want to delete or rename that file in the COOKIES directory (use the EDIT command to change the contents of the file or delete it entirely.

you can also get to the ROOT directory by pressing " CD.." (instead of slash) and search with the same command (C:\>dir index.dat /s), always remember to press enter after acommand, the mouse will not work in DOS.

MAKE SURE YOU GO INTO the COOKIES directory in order to delete or modify this ONE file by pressing CD [name of directory] and then press enter.

When you get there, press "dir/p" (per page) and enter (it will only show one page at a time, press enter to go to next page about six times). Put EDIT index.dat. Scroll through the file...up, down and sideways if necessary to read the whole file.

Access the commands at the top of the screen by pressing ALT and the first letter of the command, you can edit the file and change it's contents or delete it, whatever you decide, all functions are there.
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Index.dat will rebuild itself EMPTY if you delete (always double check later). In order to leave DOS and return to Windows, put EXIT.






http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/privacy/history.html

(this shows that Firefox is better for internet privacy and you can get it here also).
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This website gives instructions to clear your cache when you enter Internet Explorer: (I copied and pasted the most important part)

----------http://.www.clearallhistory.com/clear-browser-history.html

To select individual files to erase: Choose Tools, Internet Options and click the Settings button under the General tab. Select View Files to open a folder window showing what IE stored while you were browsing. Delete individual items there if you want.

To wipe the cache entirely: Click Tools from the top navigation bar, Internet Options, Delete Files under the General tab, check Delete all offline content and click OK twice.
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NEVER delete or modify any file until you first make a copy of the file in a private subdirectory of your own, just in case you have to replace it later.

If I haven't explained well, go to the computer forum here or reply back, I'll explain more.

If you can't find the Windows key, go to the START menu, click on RUN, and enter "osk" (on screen keyboard) now, the Win key is the brightly colored one.




 

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