[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

I'm using iPAQ h4150 and I notice that the "index.dat" files at both Windows\Profiles\Guest\Cookies\index.dat and Windows\Profiles\Guest\History\index.dat is getting bigger and bigger in size after each Wi-Fi session. Would like to delete but it always give "Files in use" error, even after a soft rest.

Another thing, everytime I backup my system using Sprite Backup, it'll always give a warning on not being able to backup the above mentioned 'index.dat' files. However, Sprite Backup did manage to procede with the backing up. Any clues?

Any tips on removing index.dat or reducing its size? What about side effects?

Can I delete some of the empty/unused folders - like Program Files\Connections, Windows\Programs, etc?

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

I'm using iPAQ h4150 and I notice that the "index.dat" files at both Windows\Profiles\Guest\Cookies\index.dat and Windows\Profiles\Guest\History\index.dat is getting bigger and bigger in size after each Wi-Fi session. Would like to delete but it always give "Files in use" error, even after a soft rest.

Another thing, everytime I backup my system using Sprite Backup, it'll always give a warning on not being able to backup the above mentioned 'index.dat' files. However, Sprite Backup did manage to procede with the backing up. Any clues?

Any tips on removing index.dat or reducing its size? What about side effects?

Can I delete some of the empty/unused folders - like Program Files\Connections, Windows\Programs, etc?

[Darius Wey]

Have you tried emptying your cookies volume in the options page of Pocket IE?

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by DJ Apod

Have you tried emptying your cookies volume in the options page of Pocket IE?

Yup, tried that but the two 'index.dat' files still there. There're like God in my h4150... you can't edit, rename, move or delete them :cry:

[Kowalski]

You can try to move your temp internet files to the storage card. you can find which registry keys are need to be modified on this forum, just do a simple search. This way even if you cant delete the file, the size wont bother you at all since it will be in the storage card

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by Kowalski

You can try to move your temp internet files to the storage card. you can find which registry keys are need to be modified on this forum, just do a simple search. This way even if you cant delete the file, the size wont bother you at all since it will be in the storage card

Hey, that might work in my favor. Though it's not exactly what you have in mind. I think I'll just change the TIF location to the storage card via registry then remove storage card and insert it into my notebook and delete it from there... hehehe.... and the devil's gone.

Wait... I still need to search for the registry tips on how to change the TIF location. Anyone mind to help out?

[ST8]

index.dat is microsofts notorius tracker file, it logs every site you visit in a file that is NOT cleared when you clear cookies / temp files, under xp / 2k you can just delete it but in this case it would appear to be locked. You should be able to just delete it without any sideeffects, tried deleting through activesync?

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by ST8

index.dat is microsofts notorius tracker file, it logs every site you visit in a file that is NOT cleared when you clear cookies / temp files, under xp / 2k you can just delete it but in this case it would appear to be locked. You should be able to just delete it without any sideeffects, tried deleting through activesync?

I did try to rename/delete it while connected via activesync but it gave me 'file in use' error.

[Darius Wey]

Do you have a file manager installed which can alter the attributes of a file? Spb Pocket Plus is a good example of one that integrates a feature into File Explorer that allows you to alter the Properties of a file. See if you can uncheck all the attributes (e.g. read-only, archive, etc.) of the file, and try deleting it locally or remotely via ActiveSync.

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by DJ Apod

Do you have a file manager installed which can alter the attributes of a file? Spb Pocket Plus is a good example of one that integrates a feature into File Explorer that allows you to alter the Properties of a file. See if you can uncheck all the attributes (e.g. read-only, archive, etc.) of the file, and try deleting it locally or remotely via ActiveSync.

I'm using Resco Explorer and it only has the archive attribute on. And still, cannot delete it. And Sprite Backup 3.01 still gives warning on not being able to backup that two index.dat file

[Darius Wey]

Try unchecking the archive option. If that doesn't work, the best bet would be to move your temporary internet files to your storage card. I can do a search for you in the registry to see where these modifications are made.