Unable to delete files from Temporary Internet folder

[stevjule]

I have a large number of temporary internet files I would
like to delete, but can't. I was able to delete the
cookies, but when I try to delete the 12,000 temporary
internet file the pc locks up. If I try to delete a small
group or one at a time I get no error or lock up, but the
files are not tranported to the recycle bin. They just
stay in the temp folder.

I have Windows ME and AOL.

[Cruez]

I believe there is an issue with that version of windows.... 98 also

Just delete a group at a time get rid of them... then refresh your directory...

[Bovon]

Hmmmm...maybe WinME, but I have two machines, one with Win98, and the other with Win98SE..I regularly delete the temp i-net files without problems.

Mine fall under a second folder called Content.IE5...maybe AOL is the cause? try booting into Win in safe mode and see if you can delete them all at one time.

[kaziah]

Do you use any Anti-virus programs or Anti-spyware or anything that might have a temporary internet file locked? That might cause IE to lockup when deleting files. You'd be okay until you hit the locked file.

[danv_666]

12000 items to delete are too much for that system to handle all at once.
Delete in bunches and refresh screen often. Don't be surprised if it takes a while, or the machine looks like it's locked up. It will be pretty busy deleting that much "stuff".

PS - clean that folder often (it fills up fast and can contain tracking cookies) - don't set the temp folder size too small, will cause problems