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CCleaner index.dat
by slybo - 1/9/06 7:50 AMI was thinking about downloading CCleaner but have some questions. I read how Cleanup caused problems because it deleted index.dat files but when I go to ccleaner.com and read about it, it also deletes index.dat files, am I reading this wrong? In other words I read that Cleanup was not good to download but CCleaner was ok but it looks like both delete the index.dat file, what gives? Also is the ccleaner.com the right site to download this or is this the wrong program I am looking at? If this is wrong what is it that people are using? Thanks slybo
What people are using!...
by glenn30 - 1/9/06 7:55 AM In reply to: CCleaner index.dat by slyboGood software too... makes backup if desired.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Glenn
index.dat
by slybo - 1/9/06 8:00 AM In reply to: What people are using!... by glenn30Thanks, now I know the site and which one, but could you tell me anything about what I read about it deleting index.dat files and the fact that the other progam Cleanup caused proglems doing this? slybo
Same experience here as Bob
by roddy32
- 1/9/06 8:32 AM
In reply to: index.dat by slybo
I have never tried Cleanup either although I know people that use it and like it. I have been deleting those files for over a year with CCleaner and have never had a problem with it. Here is a tutorial for CCleaner.
http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showtopic=1504
more info
by slybo - 1/9/06 9:01 AM In reply to: Same experience here as Bob by roddy32
I thought I would give some more information on why I was concerned. On the aol spyware board there is a thread about this but with no clear answer, here is the link http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=535948&articleId=20694&func=6&channel=Computers+%26+Electronics&filterRead=false&filterHidden=true&filterUnhidden=false
On the second page of the thread is this info
CleanUp! , if run, as downloaded, will delete this file :
C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\OfflineCache\index.dat
Once this file is deleted, (MS)Sysinfo becomes disabled, and/or parts of Help & Support behave differently
I did a search and I have this file. So this was my concern. Thanks for the replys and if anyone has anymore information it would be appreciated. slybo
That's possibly true but can't say for sure.
by Tufenuf - 1/9/06 9:24 AM In reply to: more info by slybo"CleanUp! , if run, as downloaded, will delete this file :
C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\OfflineCache\index.dat
Once this file is deleted, (MS)Sysinfo becomes disabled, and/or parts of Help & Support behave differently
I did a search and I have this file. So this was my concern. Thanks for the replys and if anyone has anymore information it would be appreciated. slybo"
I saw a similar problem on this same exact problem on another forum but it seemed to be related to defragging.
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?t=198084&page=1&pp=15&highlight=index.dat
Tufenuf
CCleaner & Cleanup
by aqvarivs - 1/9/06 10:03 AM In reply to: That's possibly true but can't say for sure. by TufenufI use CCleaner and Steven Goulds CleanUp regularly and have never had any problems. Sometimes if I use both, one after the other, which I do after extensive surfing and downloading, My quick launch toolbar needs to be rechecked. No biggy.
CCleaner
by ssttee - 1/9/06 11:33 AM In reply to: CCleaner & Cleanup by aqvarivsI use Registry Cleaner also.It's hard to beat.I also use CCleaner.I have nrver had any problems what so ever! ssttee
Safe to delete index.dat files.
by caktus - 1/9/06 12:48 PM In reply to: CCleaner index.dat by slybohttp://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7813-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=4316&messageID=51838
Been deleting them ALL with no problems using free index.dat suite
It can be set to Automatic so all you need to do is click.
Downloaded CCleaner
by slybo - 1/9/06 2:35 PM In reply to: Safe to delete index.dat files. by caktusI downloaded and ran ccleaner, seems to be ok. I will put it on my better computer after I use it for awhile to be sure I like it. Thanks for all the help. sly
Been trouble free
by Ken Deyell - 1/9/06 8:14 PM In reply to: Downloaded CCleaner by slyboI have been using this program for over a year using the "default" settings which includes deleting the index.dat files,and not a single problem.You should beable to use it with complete confidence.
Used For Long Time. Never a Problem. Great! Heres Another...
by tobeach - 1/9/06 10:09 PM In reply to: Downloaded CCleaner by slybolink you may have missed. It takes you into a help section listing of what each item with a check box is/does. Print it out for reference when deciding on what to remove. I don't clean every item possible.
Note the area for saving cookies you don't want to delete (membership logins etc).
Also note under options >advanced to tick the box on "Only delete temp files older than 48 hours". If you should( in future) get a Virus/trojan/malware infection, it's important to go and UNCHECK that box before doing a cleaning (Do FIRST,followed by all other scan/removals) so problem doesn't hide there. After clean, re-check the box.
I run CCleaner after each time I leave net (to get rid of baddies & reduce load on system) AND before I go on to the net(to get rid of any info possible about what's been used on computer that might otherwise find it's way to a site on net: Index.dat etc.).Enjoy! 
Sorry, Link Missing! Here's Try # 2...
by tobeach - 1/12/06 11:38 PM In reply to: Used For Long Time. Never a Problem. Great! Heres Another... by tobeach
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