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i haven't said anything about deltree index.dat /s in awhile

 

Index.dat

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In the Microsoft Windows operating system, index.dat is a file used by the Internet Explorer web browser. The index.dat file functions as an active database, which runs as long as Windows is active. It functions as a repository of redundant information, such as web URLs, search queries, and recently opened files. Its role is similar to that of an index file in the field of databases, where a technique called "indexing" stores the contents of a database in a different order to help speed up query responses. Similarly, when the Autocomplete function is enabled in Internet Explorer, every web address visited is sorted in the index.dat file, allowing the Internet Explorer to attempt to find an appropriate match when a user types in an edit field. Separate index.dat files exist for the Internet Explorer history, cache, and cookies.

 

Note: .dat is a commonly used filename extension for a number of different types of data files (a file that is not human-readable or that does not hold a document-based binary file). Thus one might well encounter a file named index.dat that is not a part of the operating system or of Internet Explorer.

 

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Controversy

 

Internet privacy groups contend that the use of index.dat files in the Windows operating system is an invasion of privacy. One of their main complaints is that the index.dat file cannot be deleted or erased easily, because it is always open when Windows is running. Open or "locked" files cannot be deleted in any way.

 

Another contention is that the operating system gives a false sense of security. Even after the user has cleared the internet cache folder, temporary internet files folder, and history folder, the index.dat files on Windows continue to store all visited web addresses and cookies and some temporary files. Some people state that this will eventually cause the index.dat files to grow very large, while the average user remains unaware of what its going on.

 

However, Microsoft representatives have pointed out that the index.dat files can optionally be deleted by advanced users, when Windows is rebooted in safe mode. Because Windows is not active in safe mode, the standard "del" command on the index.dat file or the "deltree" command on the directory containing it will delete the file.

 

In addition, there is software available that will delete these files for less advanced users.

 

This problem has been fixed in Internet Explorer 7.

 

 

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Deleting Index. dat files

 

* Turn on your computer.

* Press F8 or F5 for advanced boot options.

* Click safe mode with command prompt.

* Log in as Administrator.

* Enter

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ok so.. i got the avast home edition joint. (before you sent PM mainter)

 

and did the scan at bootup..

 

it snagged and deleted alot of shit that nothing else grabbed..

 

theres sill alot of files that are denying any sort of deletion.. the bring up the 0xC0000022 Error. im about to see what i can find out about that error code.. theres alot of DLL files in C:\System Volume Information\_restore\... that are bringing this up. and a few in other places..

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HI.

 

Anything interesting happen while I was out?

 

Everything seems to be running smoothly over here.

 

Oh...I need to get a VGA to VGA cable so I can run two servers on one monitor (the Sony Multiscan G400 has a auxiliary input). Who makes these? And, how much should I plan to spend on one?

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No, this is for two seperate boxes on one monitor.

 

Our power bill is outrageous, and everyone is pointing the finger at yours truly. Well, fine- I don't HAVE to get them any more apps, movies or music. I'll just sit in my room and read. Works for me.

 

Seriously, though...the idea is eventually to set up a LAN between the two boxes so I can do everything I need to do and be able to switch views on the monitor. Yeah, I know...I could go with VMware, but I'd rather do it the hard way.

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Okay so I've been drinking and I just racked like 36 DVD-Rs and I need something to burn DVDs. Nero is I guess what I'm looking for. Anyone got a link or whatever and shit???

 

Thanks lovers.

 

G

 

Yeah...give me a minute and I'll upload it.

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