When you are going to use the Internet, you will most definitely visit some web sites. The browser such as Internet Explorer, by default it will store information that you have seen from that web site on your computer. Images, Animations, Audio and even cookies are stored locally. These files are called "Temporary Internet Files". It is recommended cleaning your cache memory at least 1 time a week. The "Temporary Internet Files" folder can contain some interesting information and preferences...

For example... Say you visit a web site which requires you to log in...most log in details such as the username and password are saved in a file called a cookie....this cookie is saved onto your computer in your "Temporary Internet Files" folder. Lets say that a hacker managed to crack the cookie code and is able to view your log on details. Anyway, there are many things a person can know about yourself by just having a look into the "Temporary Internet Files" folder. Therefore it is useful to clean this once in a while...

This tutorial will explain you how to clear the Temporary Internet Files, The History Files and the Cookies...mmmmmm...

Click on "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" .

Good, search for an icon called "Internet Options". Double click to open...

The "Internet Options" box appears. In the middle it says "Temporary Internet Files".

Lets start by clearing the Cookies. Press the "Delete Cookies" button. A little box will appear asking to confirm. Press "OK" and wait patiently...

ok...the box has disappeared...now lets press on "Delete Files". A little box will come up asking to confirm. Switch on the option called "Delete all offline content" and press "OK".

The Temporary Internet Files folder should now be empty... If you want there is still one more option which is the History file. If you want to clear the History file..you can click on "Delete History" and confirm by pressing "Yes".

Click "OK" at the bottom to close the Internet Options box.