IE cache

o770 · 10-09-02, 07:53 PM

how do i completely disable the internet explorer cache? i dont want it to store anything..
is it possible?

im on Win2k running IE6.
thanks!

Edward2 · 10-09-02, 08:38 PM

I'm not sure, but can you set the temporary storage to 0MB? Access via: Tools --> Internet Options --> General Tab --> Settings.

FunkDaMonkMan · 10-09-02, 09:02 PM

I know you can set it to 1meg, and i think if you hi-light the number in the box and type 0, then you will have 0megs cache

o770 · 10-09-02, 09:24 PM

no, that isnt possible. you are right though about the 1MB min.

i was thinking of a registry entry or something.. there is no available setting in the regular internet options.

CyberFed · 10-09-02, 10:32 PM

there might be a program that automatically deletes your cache at bootup/shutdown, maybe tweak xp or something like that, but i do not think it can be done with just windows. if someone does know how let me know i'de like to kill my cache as well

WyrmMaster · 10-09-02, 10:49 PM

You could use opera

It allows you to specify how much space to use for cache, and you can set it to 0 if you want, you can also set it to empty on exit. Opera rocks

o770 · 10-09-02, 10:57 PM

yep, i thought about another browser. just thought i would ask to you guys first.
btw, i dont want to clean the cache, i dont want the program to use it at all.

FunkDaMonkMan · 10-10-02, 04:20 PM

i'm j/w why you want to compeltely not use cache.

A small amount of cache can be good, for when you hit the back button, and the page pops up instantenously. On a cable modem it will still be fast, but not as fast as say... 1 meg of cache.

MaxPower · 10-11-02, 12:58 PM

Yeah it sounds like to me that he is surfing alot of porn sites, and he wants to be 100% sure that his tracks are covered up.

But all kidding aside, i believe 1MB is the absolute minimum in IE, so if that's not good enough for ya. Go for Opera i think you can set it's cache to 0. And also you can set it to clear the cache everytime you close the program.

o770 · 10-11-02, 01:05 PM

you can do that on IE too. you can set it to clean the cache when you close it.
id just like to try it with no cache, thats why. i have it now to update the webpages everytime i open them which is similar to have no cache at all.

zachj · 10-11-02, 02:02 PM

Is this for security reasons? If so, you can create a RAMdisk and put the cache on there. That way it's deleted entirely every time you shut down. Make sure you have a lot of RAM though, or else you'll be taking from Windows' life blood.

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Luie · 10-11-02, 06:45 PM

I've tried Opera. But the ad on the top right hand corner changed my mind right after I see it. I went back to IE...

I've tried Mozilla too. That one is good but for some reason I deleted it. :P

turd · 10-12-02, 01:19 AM

Have you tried making the cache file read only and locking out its system access ?

10-09-02, 07:53 PM	Thread Starter #1
o770 Member Join Date: Apr 2001	IE cache how do i completely disable the internet explorer cache? i dont want it to store anything.. is it possible? im on Win2k running IE6. thanks!
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10-09-02, 09:02 PM	#3
FunkDaMonkMan Member Join Date: Dec 2001	I know you can set it to 1meg, and i think if you hi-light the number in the box and type 0, then you will have 0megs cache
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10-09-02, 09:24 PM	Thread Starter #4
o770 Member Join Date: Apr 2001	no, that isnt possible. you are right though about the 1MB min. i was thinking of a registry entry or something.. there is no available setting in the regular internet options.
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10-09-02, 10:32 PM	#5
CyberFed Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando Florida UCF Alumni! C/0 2005 Computer Engineering	there might be a program that automatically deletes your cache at bootup/shutdown, maybe tweak xp or something like that, but i do not think it can be done with just windows. if someone does know how let me know i'de like to kill my cache as well __________________ I couldn't begin to list my computer specs here..I work as a systems engineer for NASA just imagine the toys I get to play with.. :)
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10-09-02, 10:49 PM	#6
WyrmMaster I'm a little teapot Senior Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Montana, USA	You could use opera It allows you to specify how much space to use for cache, and you can set it to 0 if you want, you can also set it to empty on exit. Opera rocks
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10-09-02, 10:57 PM	Thread Starter #7
o770 Member Join Date: Apr 2001	yep, i thought about another browser. just thought i would ask to you guys first. btw, i dont want to clean the cache, i dont want the program to use it at all.
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10-10-02, 04:20 PM	#8
FunkDaMonkMan Member Join Date: Dec 2001	i'm j/w why you want to compeltely not use cache. A small amount of cache can be good, for when you hit the back button, and the page pops up instantenously. On a cable modem it will still be fast, but not as fast as say... 1 meg of cache.
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10-11-02, 12:58 PM	#9
MaxPower Member Join Date: Nov 2001	Yeah it sounds like to me that he is surfing alot of porn sites, and he wants to be 100% sure that his tracks are covered up. But all kidding aside, i believe 1MB is the absolute minimum in IE, so if that's not good enough for ya. Go for Opera i think you can set it's cache to 0. And also you can set it to clear the cache everytime you close the program.
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10-11-02, 01:05 PM	Thread Starter #10
o770 Member Join Date: Apr 2001	you can do that on IE too. you can set it to clean the cache when you close it. id just like to try it with no cache, thats why. i have it now to update the webpages everytime i open them which is similar to have no cache at all.
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10-11-02, 02:02 PM	#11
zachj Chainsaw Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Redmond, Washington	Is this for security reasons? If so, you can create a RAMdisk and put the cache on there. That way it's deleted entirely every time you shut down. Make sure you have a lot of RAM though, or else you'll be taking from Windows' life blood. Z __________________ Server- Mobile 2400+ on NForce2 at 1600MHz with 512MB RAM and integrated GeFore4 MX graphics Laptop- TiBook (PowerBook) 867 MHz G4 with 768MB RAM and 40GB HD Desktop- Xeon 1.6 (D1) x2 @ 3GHz, NCCH-DL, 1GB Patriot, 450GB, Radeon9500NP, TruePower 550EPS and Coolermaster heatpipes
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10-11-02, 06:45 PM	#12
Luie Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Irvine, CA	I've tried Opera. But the ad on the top right hand corner changed my mind right after I see it. I went back to IE... I've tried Mozilla too. That one is good but for some reason I deleted it. :P __________________ Click HERE for my Heatware mobile(): ..MacBook Pro 13" 2010 ..Droid X network(): ..CA.parts.FOR.SALE = Visiontek TV Wonder HD650 + Wii ..WA.apartment = i7 930 + 12GB PC3-12800 + 160GB SSD + 1.5TB HDD + Sapphire HD5770 +Gigabyte X58A-UD3R ..CA.hometown = i5 2500K + 8GB PC3-10600 + 120GB SSD + 3TB HDD + Asus EAH3450 + ASRock Z68 Pro3-M + KWorld ATSC-110 HDTV imma_Black belt Ubercloxx0r
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10-12-02, 01:19 AM	#13
turd Member Join Date: Sep 2001	Have you tried making the cache file read only and locking out its system access ?
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