[JSteff]

Couldn't that be accomplished without running any software? A search for the file index.dat and then delete will do the same.

[robertpaulsen]

The index.dat file is in the Internet Explorer History file. Since it is in use by Windows, it cannot be deleted.

You'd have to exit Windows then delete it from DOS. I found that using Spider is easier, plus it cleans other files at the same time.

If you want to see this file, you can use a program like Directory Snoop -- I got it free from briggsoft.com.

[El Gran Salseron]

"A search for the file index.dat and then delete will do the same."

Index.dat file is in use so that the system won't let you delete it unless you boot up in safe mode.