Vista - Internet Explorer -- cannot delete browsing history

I cannot delete my browsing history -- I go through the usual steps to delete it and it is still there even after a restart. I have the feeling it isn't deleting temporary internet files either. Thanks for any help.

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"peter spaeth" <peter.spaeth.2ud0r6@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message newseter.spaeth.2ud0r6@no-mx.forums.net...
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> I cannot delete my browsing history -- I go through the usual steps to
> delete it and it is still there even after a restart. I have the
> feeling it isn't deleting temporary internet files either. Thanks for
> any help.
>
>
> --
> peter spaeth

As to your Temporary Internet Files, try moving the "Temporary Internet
Files" folder to a different location, and then move it back to the default
location. If you need to know the default location, post back as to your
Operating System. This will essentially create new Temporary Internet Files
folder.

To do this, go to IE7 > Tools > Internet Options. On the General tab, click
on Settings, under "Browsing history". Then click on Move Folder...

"peter spaeth" <peter.spaeth.2ud0r6@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
newseter.spaeth.2ud0r6@no-mx.forums.net...
>
> I cannot delete my browsing history -- I go through the usual steps to
> delete it and it is still there even after a restart. I have the
> feeling it isn't deleting temporary internet files either. Thanks for
> any help.
>
>
> --
> peter spaeth

Hi,
This problem can occur if another program is using / has a lock on the TIF
folder (cache) or History. First try starting IE without add-ons
(right-click the desktop icon.) Will History and TIF clear with add-ons
disabled?

Next try starting up in Safe Mode then clearing History and TIF
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...904a11033.mspx

Next you may have to disable individual programs to determine which is
causing the problem.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

See: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/deltifonexit.htm for some of the programs
which can cause this problem.
"Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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"peter spaeth" <peter.spaeth.2ud0r6@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
newseter.spaeth.2ud0r6@no-mx.forums.net...
>
> I cannot delete my browsing history -- I go through the usual steps to
> delete it and it is still there even after a restart. I have the
> feeling it isn't deleting temporary internet files either. Thanks for
> any help.
>
>
> peter spaeth

You can work around this using Control Panel >> Internet Options
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IE7 Delete Browsing History stops working after updates to ZoneLabs
ZoneAlarm Pro

Here's the fix:

- Boot into Safe Mode
- Windows explorer to C:\Windows\Internet Logs
- Search for *.LDA;*.RDB;*.TMP
- Move all that are found to a different folder
- I created and used C:\OldZAPFiles\
- This is for failsafe: you can delete them
- If you delete them then empty recycle bin
- Restart your system


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