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    Post how do you read and/or delete index.dat files

    I have heard that your computer tracks everything you do in the index.dat file. The internet often times brings up sites I don't want to see. My father believes that I search these sites out. He is a computer tech and knows all. I try to erase the cache and the history but I have seen taht there is something else to it.
    My question then is how do I view the index.dat file and if possible how do I delete it.

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    Auxilio

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    Deleting your history, cache & autocomplete (if you actually entered anything) should be easily enough, unless your dad is a major hacker.
    TweakUI, part of "Power Tools" on the Microsoft website has a "Paranoia" tab that can clear just about everything.

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    LOL! "Paranoia Tab"

    I like that. Expression of the day.

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    I couldn't figure out how to do that stuff. How do I delete autocomplete and how do I get to the power tools, TweakU1 files. Do I need to downloas TweakU1 or is it in some place I couldn't see. Any help is appreciated



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