Internet Cookies
Cookies are just a way for Web
sites to track basic information about your visit to their site by placing
small text files on your computer. Most make Web browsing easier by storing
site preferences or log-in information. However some sites use them to track
your every move on the Internet.
Why delete them?
Just as with the Disk Cleanup task
previously mentioned, Internet cookies can accumulate quickly and slow down
your computer. Deletion can improve your computer speed and can also increase
your privacy as you surf the net.
How often?
It is recommended that you delete
cookies every 2-4 weeks or more often depending on how much time you spend on
the Internet.
How To
delete Internet Cookies:
1.
Open Internet
Explorer.
2.
Select the Tools
menu.
3.
Select Internet
Options.
4.
Select the General
tab.
5.
Click on the Delete…
button.
6.
Another window will open. Click on Delete Cookies…
7.
It will ask for confirmation. Click Yes.
8.
Click Close to
close the first dialog box.
9. Click OK to close Internet Options.
Temporary Internet Files
Microsoft Windows stores all
visited pages on our hard drives including the images. Even after you delete
Internet cookies these additional files are still present.
Why delete them?
Temporary Internet files are files
that may slow down your computer.
How often?
It is recommended that you delete
temporary files every 2-4 weeks or more often depending on how much time you
spend on the Internet.
(Note: Temporary files are
deleted if you check the appropriate box when running Disk
How To delete temporary files:
Note: Make sure that all applications are closed before
starting this section
1.
Open Internet Explorer.
2.
Select the Tools menu.
3.
Select Internet Options.
4.
Select the General tab.
5.
Click on the Delete... button.
6.
Click on the Delete files… button.
7.
Click Yes to confirm
deletion.
8.
Click Close to close the
window.
9. Click OK on Internet Options dialog box.
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