W98 mark and delete problems

minstrel · 11-20-2003, 08:28 PM

Hello, anybody:

When I want to empty out my temporary foldes, I am bogged down with litterally hundreds of files that I have to individually mark and delete; This in itself takes a long time, and I wish I could just block adn delete, but the problem is compounded by my computer's habit of automatically making copies of files when I block more than 3 or 4 ! ! ! I am not moving them across folders or partitions, just marking them and it does this automatically.

Any ideas how to stop it from doing this?

Thank you, Minstrel

**jgvernonco** · 11-20-2003, 09:07 PM

I almost never tell anyone to spend money, but take a look at this product ($20).

I used the free version, and loved it so much that I opened my wallet and bought the retail version.

http://www.cmdiskcleaner.com/

twas · 11-21-2003, 08:27 AM

Minstrel,

I know jgvernonco has addressed your problem, but I thought I'd mention that the quickest, easiest, and most thorough way to clear out your "Temporary Internet Files", "Cookies Folder", and "History Folder" is to go to the [Control Panel] --> [Internet Options] ---> [General Tab].

:ufo:
twas
:ufo:

PS - If I have misunderstood your post (or am really as stupid as I feel today), feel free to send me a big raspberry and tell me to go back to bed.

Aunt Phillis her love.

**jgvernonco** · 11-21-2003, 12:36 PM

Twas, I didn't address Minstrel's problem, I just told Minstrel to spend money. :D

11-20-2003, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
minstrel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2 OS: Win98	W98 mark and delete problems Hello, anybody: When I want to empty out my temporary foldes, I am bogged down with litterally hundreds of files that I have to individually mark and delete; This in itself takes a long time, and I wish I could just block adn delete, but the problem is compounded by my computer's habit of automatically making copies of files when I block more than 3 or 4 ! ! ! I am not moving them across folders or partitions, just marking them and it does this automatically. Any ideas how to stop it from doing this? Thank you, Minstrel

11-20-2003, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	I almost never tell anyone to spend money, but take a look at this product ($20). I used the free version, and loved it so much that I opened my wallet and bought the retail version. http://www.cmdiskcleaner.com/ __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

11-21-2003, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
twas Servant Of The General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plant Celexia (By way Of Mcloud, OK) Posts: 286 OS: #1) Win98 SE #2) Win 2000	Clearing Files Minstrel, I know jgvernonco has addressed your problem, but I thought I'd mention that the quickest, easiest, and most thorough way to clear out your "Temporary Internet Files", "Cookies Folder", and "History Folder" is to go to the [Control Panel] --> [Internet Options] ---> [General Tab]. :ufo: twas :ufo: PS - If I have misunderstood your post (or am really as stupid as I feel today), feel free to send me a big raspberry and tell me to go back to bed. Aunt Phillis her love. __________________ I am who I am, unless I'm some one else. --- If you think you understand the things I say, you need to seek HELP IMMEDADTELY.

11-21-2003, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,958 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	Twas, I didn't address Minstrel's problem, I just told Minstrel to spend money. :D __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt