How to Remove Index.Dat files?

How can I remove Index.Dat files, such as Temporary Internet Folder/Content.IE5/RDYSIKW (or some other weird 7 letter name)?

I don’t know why my Internet Explorer files end up in the hidden .DAT files. But they are taking up space, and when my Anti-Virus scans my computers these files always slow up the scanning process.

I have been using CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) to try and remove the Index.DAT files. However, apparently it is not removing them even though I have that option checked.

Is there any free program out there that can reliably wipe the Index.DAT files?

This is a pretty good program for deleting .dat file Please read the help file prior to use
as some .dat files are required
Index.dat Suite
Home Page
http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&p=index.datsuite

Hi Ted. Thanks for posting that link.

Just a question for you. Is there any spyware linked with this program? I’ve never heard of this support.it-mate website.

Do fish swim on Land?? No :wink: No Way my friend I wouldn’t suggest a program on this site that is in any way associated with malware. Ur I.T. Mate Group has been around for a long time and McAfees Site Advisor gives it the green light.
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Hope this helps jujubee

I have been using this program myself for years

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/mrublaster.html

Tech’s right…that’s one good program…been using for years along with spyware blaster from the same company :o

MRU Blaster is a very good program! How do you configure it to locate *.dat File

is this the same thing tednelly ???

from Ccleaner…
Cleans the following
Internet Explorer
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat. <<<<<<<<

CCleaner will remove index.dat files but will require a reboot.

Two more free ones are IE Privacy Keeper and iI Software’s System Wiper:

http://www.geocities.com/dontsurfinthenude/tracks.htm

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/mrublaster.htm

look in the settings of mru blaster… ???

Cheers guys learn something new every visit to the forum :wink:

and in everyday life also…have a good one avast forum…out of here and into the real world :o

CleanUp is another good one for any 32 bit version of Windows

http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/

@drhayden1 - I think you would enjoy the sound effect while cleaning.

I was thinking exactly the same thing, as there is nothing about .dat files in my settings. I too have been using it for years I use ccleaner and clearprog to get rid of my temp files.

MRU Blaster > Settings > Go to Plugins 8)

Ahh, let there be light I have never been in the plug-ins for some considerable time, I manage cookies from firefox and it is very rare that I use IE now.