internet options question

Rick0024 · 10-15-2009, 05:22 AM

I have Windows XP and it’s running slow so I want to delete my browsing history on Internet Explorer. I’m not sure of the options; the default is: Preserve Favorites website data, Temporary Internet files, Cookies, and History. Should I check off the Form data, Passwords and InPrivate Filtering data? I’m not sure what these do or if they will help my computer run any faster. I have Windows XP with Service Pac 7 (I'm not sure of the service pac I don't know how to check) Thanks for any help. Rick

**pat mcgroin** · 10-15-2009, 10:18 AM

Generally I use the delete all button on the bottom.
I have never had a problem.
Just remember to know any passwords that you have stored just in case.
Many web sites like this one keep you logged in via a cookie.
Next time you come here you will have to type your name and password.

chris96298 · 10-16-2009, 11:55 AM

If you want to see which service pack you have right click on my computer icon then go to properties under general tab you will see operating system,service pack number and who computer is registered to along with cpu,current speed of cpu and amount of memory you have

Rick0024 · 10-18-2009, 06:45 AM

wow I only have service pac 3 and I don't know why; I checked for updates and it said there were no new updates

**simpswr** · 10-18-2009, 07:01 AM

SP3 is the most current Service Pack for XP . .

10-15-2009, 05:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rick0024 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 166 OS: xp	internet options question I have Windows XP and it’s running slow so I want to delete my browsing history on Internet Explorer. I’m not sure of the options; the default is: Preserve Favorites website data, Temporary Internet files, Cookies, and History. Should I check off the Form data, Passwords and InPrivate Filtering data? I’m not sure what these do or if they will help my computer run any faster. I have Windows XP with Service Pac 7 (I'm not sure of the service pac I don't know how to check) Thanks for any help. Rick

10-15-2009, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
pat mcgroin TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 555 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: internet options question Generally I use the delete all button on the bottom. I have never had a problem. Just remember to know any passwords that you have stored just in case. Many web sites like this one keep you logged in via a cookie. Next time you come here you will have to type your name and password.

10-16-2009, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
chris96298 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 13 OS: windows 2000 pro,xp home,xp pro	Re: internet options question If you want to see which service pack you have right click on my computer icon then go to properties under general tab you will see operating system,service pack number and who computer is registered to along with cpu,current speed of cpu and amount of memory you have

10-18-2009, 06:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rick0024 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 166 OS: xp	Re: internet options question wow I only have service pac 3 and I don't know why; I checked for updates and it said there were no new updates

10-18-2009, 07:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,157 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: internet options question SP3 is the most current Service Pack for XP . . __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?