The Invisible Internet Address

[xicanorex]

OK, I'll admit it: I've been a bad, bad, bad boy.

Here is my question. Everynight after doing my share of websurfing from the nice to not-so-nice, I erase my cookies and history in my IE web browser. I check again to make sure the internet addresses are not appearing after deleting "history" in the tools/internet options of IE. Up to now, it's all clear. BUT, just recently, two or three address have appeared eventhough I deleted them. I consulted a PC magazine and stated to do search through "history" button and then when they appear erase them. BUT IT DOES NOT WORK! The dang internet address are still there! I did a file search through the whole hard drive and nothing, but THE INFORMATION STILL THERE. HELP! Anyone with tips on how to get rid of this unsightly addresses?

muchos thanks!

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Did you reset your computer AFTER erasing the websites? Sometimes Windows will keep a "picture" of itself until you do. There are programs like Window Washer that will definitely rid your computer of such things.

[xicanorex]

"Did you reset your computer AFTER erasing the websites?"

Nope. I just went to "Tool" scrolled down to "internet option" and then chose "clear history". I also tried goint to "history" button, chose "search" button, typed in the offending site, the address appeared, clicked on it, and press delete. Problem is, it is still there. Should I then reset just after deleted?

"There are programs like Window Washer that will definitely rid your computer of such things."

Can you give me a link? Is it freeware?

Thanks for the information.

[London_Calling]

LOL - who's a naughty boy !!


I use this to wash out the cookies (albeit for different reasons). Not sure if this is what you mean but it seems to work for my purposes.:

http://www.webroot.com/down1.htm

[sailor]

Reinstalling Windows and IE will generally take care of the problem but if not, then you may need to install a new video card.

[handy]

You have to clear your disk & memory browser caches. Don't sound like you did.

[astro]

Originally posted by sailor
Reinstalling Windows and IE will generally take care of the problem but if not, then you may need to install a new video card.

Hmmmm.... possibly but I think it's more likely he needs to move the read-write slider on the hard drive to the "write" position. :rolleyes: