Deleting temporary internet files

[jennie]

I just read over the road that they can clog up your computer. So thought hey i will have a clear out never had a clear out on this computer so think it's about time. The instructions say
Tools, Options, Delete temp files.
So am i being thick where do you go to get the tools menu in the first place?!

Also if i delete my cookies and i have my passwords saved to my user name will they be forgotten?

Many thanks

[Sue H]

Hi Jennie
You should see tools at the top of the page where it says file edit view etc
Yep am afraid you will lose your passwords and will need to log in those sites again

[jennie]

Thanks Sue i think i have done it. Is there a way to see you have done it?

[Sue H]

Only way that i know how to check is to try and delete them again and if its empty you've cracked it lol

[jennie]

I pressed it again and no files came up flying about so i am guessing i have done it but i haven't had to go and sign ito any of the sites i use.

[Sue H]

I think its only if you delete the sign in cookies but not too sure..temp files i dont think delete cookies.. just know that when i do a clean up i do both and have to put details in on some sites but cant remember if its all my sites..sorry i am not too hot on pc just know what happens to me when i am feeling tidy lol

[jennie]

Thanks Sue it has cleaned up some of them so thats a good thing i am useless with this sort of thing i can defrag but nothing more technical than that.
Thankyou.

[KiteRunner]

No, deleting temporary internet files won't delete your cookies. It just means that each page you view will have to load from scratch as you don't have an old copy on your computer.

[jennie]

Thanks Kite but will it mean that my computer will run faster as it is really slow for some reason.

[KiteRunner]

Jennie, it might do. It might be a good idea to empty the recycle bin after deleting the temporary internet files, and then defragment your disk.