c:\....\cookies\index.dat Why can't be removed?
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 1:26 amI found this item in my cookies folder, I have tried to del it but it does not allow to be removed. Is it a virus?
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c:\....\cookies\index.dat Why can't be removed?
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 1:26 amPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 1:45 amIts not a virus, it just indexes the cookies for faster access. I don't think they are visible if "show system files" is unchecked in folder options
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 6:45 amEvery time I shut down my computer I delete the temp/internet files, temp files, cookies,and history, only because spyware,adware,and hijackers linger in these files.