How Do You Erase Index.Dat Files?
When you visit a site on the Internet, the page places a small trace onto your computer. Although you can typically remove these files by clearing out the Internet browser history, there are other files placed on your computer. These files are known as Index.dat files. If you truly want to remove all traces of past Internet searches, you need to erase the Index.dat files from your computer. Open the “My Documents” folder. It can be reached either from the icon on your desktop or through the “Start” menu. Select “Documents and Settings,” then click your username. A series of different windows appears in your username file. Open “Cookies” and select the Index.dat file. Press the “Delete” button and the computer removes it to the Recycling Bin. Backtrack to your username folder and open “Local Settings,” then “History” and “History.IE5” (the number represents the version of Internet Explorer you are running). Select Index.dat and delete it. Remain in the “HistoryIE.5” folder and select “M
