SillyDog701

[daryn_24]

Hello,
I read an article on this site showing how to delete the files that are actually hidden. Like internet explorer history, temp. internet files etc.. I followed the guide and what it said to do..restart in command prompt. But the only option I have is "safe mode with command promt" Is that what I should be using? So I tried that, and the guide said that a "C:>: followed by a curser would be blinking. Accept, mine had C:Administrator .....(and a bunch of ther stuff) followed by ">". When I typed the commands that the article said to enter such as "CD\ DELTREE/Y TEMP" it did not recognise it, as with the same for all of the others. What should I be doing so I can delete all of these files, cookies etc?

Thanks

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[PaulD]

Note at the top of the file you reference:

Written with Windows 9x in mind, but not limited to.

DISCLAIMER:
I will not be liable for any damage or lost information, whether due to reader's error, or any other reason.

Hence the instructions must be modified for Windows XP (and probably 2000 and NT). The command sets available in the various versions are generally compatible, but not identical. The article was written in 2001.

1. Before you go any farther, read through the reference thread given in the line above the article title: [sdt=3514]How to access hidden temp files[/sdt].

2. Yes, as an Administrator you have maximum authority to destroy things.
3. Safe Mode with Command Prompt is the equivalent you want.
4. The "bunch of their stuff" probably is the 'current path' (directory).
Key in PROMPT /? to see what all is available.
What you are seeing is the default PROMPT $P$G.
5. XP does not have DELTREE, since the DEL command has been enhanced.
Key in DEL /? to see functionality and syntax.
6. Folder and file names and locations almost certainly have changed. You will have to trace out the equivalents on your system - and locate them for each user-ID.
7.

What should I be doing so I can delete all of these files, cookies etc?

Once you've gotten there (really, don't wait; do it now), switch over to using Mozilla-based products. All files are displayable/deletable at your pleasure: nothing hidden up the sleeve.
8. You will still need IE for those sites that are archaic or stubborn to change. Enlighten them to the facts of internet life. Don't try to remove IE itself, portions of it are required for Windows to operate.

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[daryn_24]

Hey, I did what you said and this is what I got:
PROMPT [text]

text Specifies a new command prompt.

Prompt can be made up of normal characters and

$A & (Ampersand)
$B | (pipe)
$C ( (Left parenthesis)
$D Current date
$E Escape code (ASCII code 27)
$F ) (Right parenthesis)
$G > (greater-than sign)
$H Backspace (erases previous character)
$L < (less-than sign)
$N Current drive
$P Current drive and path
$Q = (equal sign)
$S (space)
$T Current time
$V Windows 2000 version number
Press any key to continue . . .
AND THE WHEN I ENTERED DEL/?
PROMPT [text]

text Specifies a new command prompt.

Prompt can be made up of normal characters and

$A & (Ampersand)
$B | (pipe)
$C ( (Left parenthesis)
$D Current date
$E Escape code (ASCII code 27)
$F ) (Right parenthesis)
$G > (greater-than sign)
$H Backspace (erases previous character)
$L < (less-than sign)
$N Current drive
$P Current drive and path
$Q = (equal sign)
$S (space)
$T Current time
$V Windows 2000 version number
Press any key to continue . . .


What do I do now to get rid of all of the undeede files?

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[PaulD]

What do I do now to get rid of all of the undeede files?

If there are files on your system that you don't want anyone to know about, and
A. You want to render them unconditionally unrecoverable:
- 1. Remove the hard drive;
- 2. Drill hole(s) through the disc platters; and/or
- 3. Smash it with a sledge hammer.
or
B. You want to make it extremely unlikely that anyone could possibly recover them:
- 1. Copy to external media all data and files that you want to save;
- 2. Format the drive. Multiple times. (How many? 4 is an even number.);
- 3. Reinstall the OS;
- 4. Reinstall all applications;
- 5. Copy back the material saved in (1);
- 6. Install the Mozilla-based products of choice;
- 7. Use IE only when there is no alternative.

But before you do either of these, please answer the following questions:
1. Is this your own personal computer?
2. How long have you had the computer?
3. Does any other person at all use this computer?
3a. If Yes, do you have the express permission of this other person to make these changes?
4. How knowledgable are you in using Command Environment commands?

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