delete the temporary files and folders in xp

How to delete the temporary files and folders from windows xp

You don't mention your version of IE if the location cannot be exact.

Tools | Internet Options | In general. In the browsing history section, click on delete, and then select what you want deleted.

Or you can run Disk Cleanup and select temporary Internet files and temporary files.

Start | (All) Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Cleanup.

Bruce Hagen
MS - MVP October 1, 2004 ~ September 30, 2010
Imperial Beach, CA

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