Name
Internet Options —
Synopsis
Control Panel → [Network and Internet Connections] → Internet Options
Internet Explorer → Tools → Internet Options
The Internet Options dialog is a densly packed dialog with about every conceivable option for Internet Explorer. All these settings are listed by function in Chapter 4. Among the concepts used in this dialog are the following:
- Temporary Internet Files (a.k.a. the browser cache)
A folder on your hard disk that stores copies of recently visited web pages for quicker access the next time they're visited. By default, the Temporary Internet Files folder is located in \Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files.
- Cookies
Pieces of information stored on your computer to allow certain web sites to remember your identity or preferences; click Delete Cookies to clear all cookies stored on your computer. To selectively remove cookies, open the \Documents and Settings\{username}\Cookies folder in Windows Explorer. See the Privacy tab for more Cookie settings.
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