cache ????

[alondra]

just downloaded a program called window cleaner, cleans out excess stuff. I always get rid of cookies, internet temp and the like. I watched this program clean out all the stuff I am familiar with, then it got rid of dozens of files in some thing called cache. never seen or emptied this. didn't seen to hurt any thing, every thing still works. and looks like I gained a little HD space. is this some thing I should do and how without this program.

[grandslammer]

If I'm not mistaken, that's a cache where your browser stores web pages locally so you can load them more quickly when you go to them.

It won't hurt anything to clear them out. You can specify the size of your cache in your internet options, general, temporary internet files, settings. I have mine set to 35 MB. The default for mine was 128 mb, but I thought that was waayyy too high.

Hope this helps a little..

Mike P.

[CMonster]

yep, cache can speed up the loading of many web pages, but every now and then it is a good idea to clear it out - but it may take some cookies that you want in there, like the one that remembers your password in the Sysopt BBS.

You can also clear it out by opening a DOS window and using the following command:

C:\windows deltree tempor~1

Also I think IE5 has an option to delete the Winodws temporary internet files on closing the browser, but I do not know if it clears all the cache.

[socalgal]

You can also set Accessories/System Tools/Maintenance Wizard (win98) to clean out on a regular or set schedule too. /forum/smile.gif

[alondra]

thanks for the info, is this the area called the temp internet files?? just found 256 of them , altho this program is supposed to have emptied the "cache" as it was called yesterday. just where is it located and is it anything to do with the cache mentioned in CPU specs,

[CMonster]

No, the Internet files cached on your hard disk have almost nothing to do with the CPU cache directly -though they may wind up passing by that way, it's slightly different animal.

Cache on the CPU is a little like physical space on a workbench right in front of the mechanic (CPU), where he keeps some tools, manuals, and parts handy. Whereas the cached Internet files are more like the service manuals on the bookshelf, and he may take one down to the workbench as necessary.

Also, everytime you visit the Internet you will usually be caching some files - this is not necessarily a bad thing. Most web pages will load faster if you have some of the files cached.

[alondra]

OK thanks, as I get older I get slower. I think what threw me was the program refered to the temp internet files as cache. and I thought it was something diferent. I don't think I need this program as I have been doing it the old way. just some thing to clutter up my HD. I do understand that when I upgrade this thing I want a CPU with the cache on it. I need to replace the MOBO and CPU, i'm running 133 mhz and that is max for this board.

[Comtech]

TweakUI can also be used to clear the cache on exit. This works well, because it removes everything except cookies.
Jim

[Chainsaw]

Norton System Works has a util in CleanSweep called "Fast & Safe Cleanup" that makes this chore about as painless as it gets. You can even set it up to 'not' delete certain types of files if you like. You could also schedule it using Windows 'Scheduled Tasks' to fully automate the process. Did I tell you that I work for Symantec ... only kidding. Just a thought . . . Chainsaw

[deep_sky]

can you have windows clear out everything except cookies? if so, how does one do this?

[alondra]

this seems to have worked for me
control pan.-internet icon-internet properties-security-scroll down to security and check "delete saved pages when browser is closed." I just looked and there is nothing there but some cookies. some one else may have an easier way.