[DHILL]

These files are associated with Pocket IE. When you do a Sprite backup, does it ask you to do a soft reset first? Usually a soft reset will allow you to delete and backup these files. If you start PIE, these files get locked and cannot be deleted. Try a soft reset and then delete these file right afterwards. It is OK to delete them, PIE will automatically re-create them when it starts.

[DHILL]

These files are associated with Pocket IE. When you do a Sprite backup, does it ask you to do a soft reset first? Usually a soft reset will allow you to delete and backup these files. If you start PIE, these files get locked and cannot be deleted. Try a soft reset and then delete these file right afterwards. It is OK to delete them, PIE will automatically re-create them when it starts.

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by DJ Apod

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.

Tried to delete the 'index.dat' files with archive attribute off but to no avail - file in use. Appreciate your help in searching for the registry tips on changing the TIF location to storage card. I did a search on this also but nothing promising.

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by DHILL

These files are associated with Pocket IE. When you do a Sprite backup, does it ask you to do a soft reset first? Usually a soft reset will allow you to delete and backup these files. If you start PIE, these files get locked and cannot be deleted. Try a soft reset and then delete these file right afterwards. It is OK to delete them, PIE will automatically re-create them when it starts.

Ya, I'd tried deleting index.dat right after a clean soft-reset but it gave files in use error as well. And Sprite Backup 3.0.1 didn't ask me to soft-reset before backing up too

[Darius Wey]

Originally Posted by DaViD_BRaNDoN

Tried to delete the 'index.dat' files with archive attribute off but to no avail - file in use. Appreciate your help in searching for the registry tips on changing the TIF location to storage card. I did a search on this also but nothing promising.

Tweaks2K2 .NET allows you to change the storage location of your temporary internet files as well as providing a few quick tips.

But personally, for browsing, I use NetFront which provides much more flexibility in altering the cache and history of my browsing than PIE does.

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by DJ Apod

Tweaks2K2 .NET allows you to change the storage location of your temporary internet files as well as providing a few quick tips.

But personally, for browsing, I use NetFront which provides much more flexibility in altering the cache and history of my browsing than PIE does.

Hmm... don't feel like installing any 3rd party browser. It's just that this 'index.dat' files keep increasing in size and I can't delete it.

By the way, can I do it manually via registry instead of installing another 3rd party utility to do it?

[Darius Wey]

Originally Posted by DaViD_BRaNDoN

By the way, can I do it manually via registry instead of installing another 3rd party utility to do it?

This is what I have yet to find out. It may not be as easy as it sounds, but there is always a way. :wink:

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Originally Posted by DJ Apod

This is what I have yet to find out. It may not be as easy as it sounds, but there is always a way. :wink:

Looking forward for that tip to drop from heaven... :mrgreen:

[Darius Wey]

Originally Posted by DaViD_BRaNDoN

Looking forward for that tip to drop from heaven...

Okay. Be sure to send them a postcard in appreciation.

Follow these steps (I'm not sure if it will work though):
(Be aware that there is a risk involved with editing the registry - but you've come this far, and I'm sure you couldn't care less. However, make a backup of your registry as a precautionary measure.)

1. Close Pocket IE
2. Move the "Temporary Internet Files", "Cookies", and "History" folders from the "\Windows\profiles\guest" folder to "\Storage Card" (be sure to include all subfolders associated with Temporary Internet Files)
3. Open up your registry editor and backup your registry
4. Navigate your way to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders"
In there, there should be 3 value names: "Cache", "Cookies", "History"
5. Change the value data of "Cache" to "\Storage Card\Temporary Internet Files\"
6. Change the value data of "Cookies" to "\Storage Card\Cookies"
7. Change the value data of "History" to "\Storage Card\History"
8. Close your registry
9. Soft reset your device
10. Pray that it works. 8)

Please let me know if this does or doesn't work. Either way, I'd like to know. I only thought of this method just then when I was messing around with the registry.

EDIT: I made a few quick updates. Check to see that all steps are followed.

[mrkablooey]

Expanding on DJ Apod's info, make sure "Storage Card" is labeled properly. On my x30, it is indeed called "Storage Card", but on my 2215, it is "SD Card" or "CF Card". So if you put "Storage Card" in the registry, it may or may not work out.

[Darius Wey]

Originally Posted by mrkablooey

Expanding on DJ Apod's info, make sure "Storage Card" is labeled properly. On my x30, it is indeed called "Storage Card", but on my 2215, it is "SD Card" or "CF Card". So if you put "Storage Card" in the registry, it may or may not work out.

Thanks for that update. I was working off my h1945 which only provides an SD card slot. But yes, ultimately, if your PPC has more than 1 slot like the h2215, there is a high chance that "Storage Card" is labelled something else. For DaViD_BRaNDoN's sake, I think he owns an h4150 so there shouldn't be a problem for him, although for everyone else who wants to try it, please take note of what mrkablooey said.