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Comment from savio on 2008-11-09

2008-11-09T08:24:33Z

i want to delete the cookies in ma google serch. so i tryed deleting the cookies throw tools from ie but the cookies in the google serch are still not geting deleted what showld i do now? plz can u help?

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Comment from wendy on 2008-10-08

2008-10-08T09:10:52Z

I am running out of space on my computer. Will deleting cookies help this.

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Comment from Beth on 2008-10-06

2008-10-06T23:16:50Z

How do I free up memory when I try to print something and it says I'm out of memory.

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2008-01-09

2008-01-09T16:58:30Z

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Comment from Nikki on 2008-01-08

2008-01-08T18:53:59Z

I have a problem searching for certain sites. I'll type in my banks website or even something other than that... but if I dont type it correctly it says page not found and sends me to a porno site. Im sick of it! I dont go to that site but its embeded in my computer. Im not sure how to go about getting it out of my system. It used to be that if I typed something wrong or that site no longer existed, then it would send me to google or something on the lines of that. BUT NOT ANYMORE! Please tell me how to get this to stop.

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Comment from Tom on 2007-10-28

2007-10-28T18:26:34Z

Thanks for the "cookies" information. I am still a bit concerned that I might end up deleting something I may need later if I delete cookies. However I have been accessing some websites that could get me in trouble at home, so I have deleted all my history and probably should get rid of cookies too (each time I stray into questionable territories). Tom

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Comment from Arthur on 2007-03-07

2007-03-07T12:14:22Z

You can delete IE cookies, history, autocomplete information ets whit "History Killer" an application from Emergency Soft.
http://en.emergency-soft.com/

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Comment from Ashley on 2006-11-16

2006-11-17T01:34:07Z

Can I possibly delete "cookies" and not have to pay even a penny? Or how much $ does it cost to delete "cookies"? I tried going into my hotmail account & it said, "Unusable passport has been blocke by cookies". What are cookies? Please contact me at ashleygalske@hotmail.com or jjlundy@htn.net. I hope to hear from soon!

Sincerely,
Ashley G.

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Comment from husna on 2006-08-02

2006-08-02T14:56:28Z

hi leo. i have this annoying problem and i hope you can help me. when i sign into msn hotmail and i see there's mail for me i click it. but when its opened and i need to scroll down and then that's when it freezes.
please help me!!!

annoyed!!!

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Comment from Kris on 2006-06-10

2006-06-10T19:44:40Z

I had 139 viruses on my computer all located within my cookies, so I deleted ALL of my cookies and now I can't get into my email account. I get to the homepage, but when I type in my username and password it says that "this page cannot be displayed"...what do I do? As you can tell, I can't get into my email account to check your response, so could you post it here?

Thanks!

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Comment from Leo on 2006-04-18

2006-04-18T17:04:08Z

Cookies are typically very benign, and don't impact performace much. (Issues with cookies usually revolve around privacy, and even that's typically overblown in the press.) - I would first make sure that you're following the recommendations in this article: http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_keep_my_computer_safe_on_the_internet.html - much of what you describe can be caused by malware of various forms.

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Comment from Walter Brennan on 2006-04-18

2006-04-18T10:53:49Z

I have little computer knowledge when it comes to terminology and certain functions of the computer. I was just wondering if by deleting cookies it will make my computer run a little faster. I also get alot of freeze ups where it says internet explorer has encountered a problem and must close. I then have to start all over again and it is very annoying. This happens several times daily. I also even get another box that comes up when it freezes up. I will hit ctrl,alt, and delete and it will say program not responding and will have to click end program and then start again. Excuse my ignorance, as I am at a beginner skill level right now, but was wondering if this has anything to do with cookies or do I have to bring it to a professional and have it cleaned out. Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Walter

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Comment from cookie monster on 2005-04-05

2005-04-06T02:39:01Z

my new site has some information on how and why.

http://www.deletemycookies.com

enjoy

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Comment from Matt on 2005-02-24

2005-02-24T16:11:01Z

Kari, that sort of information wouldn't (or at least shouldn't) be stored in cookies or temporary internet files as it is more related to the settings/functionality of your browser and not information from the sites themselves. However, since you cleared everything else out, you may still want to clear out your browser's History log. Just for good measure.

As for your current problem, in Internet Explorer, there is an "Auto Complete" function. Turning this function off will likely solve some of your troubles. The following site has instructions on how to disable Auto Complete, or even just parts of it:

http://www.helpbytes.co.uk/acomp.php

by the sound of it you need to disable autocomplete on "Forms".. though I'd also recommend disabling it on "Usernames & Passwords" if it's enabled. Those are the sort of things that shouldn't be stored as it defeats the purpose of even having passwords. (*rolls eyes* "Thanks again Microsoft" ... sorry, personal pet peeve :-)). You may want to disable everything depending on your preference, but keep in mind you'll be typing out a *lot* of full website addresses if you do ;-).

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Comment from Kari on 2004-11-18

2004-11-18T17:33:44Z

I am trying to get rid of the drop down box on sites like Google and Yahoo. It shows me everything I have ever searched and I am sick of starting to type a word to search under and a list of 100 words starting with the same letter pops up because I have searched those things in the past.

I have deleted all of the cookies I can find. I have also deleted all temporary internet files.

What else can I do? Is it even cookies I should be looking at....maybe I am out to lunch?

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Comment from none on 2004-10-17

2004-10-18T03:17:26Z

oh almost forgot when i delete all the cookies it keeps coming back why? i mean once i select all it all comes back everytime... please help

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Comment from xialer on 2004-10-17

2004-10-18T02:57:57Z

Hi, Leo i have the same problem as the other guy still doesnt work... i dont visit does sites but pop up and i click it :\ how can i fix it i try alot of ways control pad delete history and ur ways too. i dont want my family to find out and mistake me to go to those sites please help!

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-25

2004-07-25T18:45:34Z

Make sure you clear all temporary internet files in IE's options dialog. You may also want to visit Start, Settings, Taskbar and Start menu, Start Menu tab, Customize button, and then possibly the Advanced tab if there is one, to Clear the list of recently viewed documents.

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Comment from meagain on 2004-07-24

2004-07-24T19:56:50Z

Hi Leo, I've deleted the temporary cookies, but there is a list showing of the sites that I've searched under C:Documents and Settings. How do I get rid of it?
My father in law is coming to spend a couple of weeks with us this summer. He likes computers, and I really don't want him to see that we occasionally look at the porn sites. Thanks, from A nice married lady who sometimes surfs out of bounds

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-03

2004-07-03T21:36:57Z

That kinda depends on who you ask and how paranoid they or you are. My belief is that no, you need not delete cookies unless you've encountered a specific situation where you feel you need or want to. Most of the time you'll never encounter such a situation.

That's what I do anyway.

The flip side is that it's typically safe to delete 'em. A bit of an inconvenience results, as outlined in the article, but that's about the extent of it.

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Comment from Anonymous on 2004-07-03

2004-07-03T21:28:35Z

is it important to delete cookies?or im i suppose to delete cookies?

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