Thread: How to Clean Temporary Internet Files When Closing Microsoft Internet Explorer 7

PC security is the biggest concern for almost everybody. Lax security can lead to ID theft, malicious worms and viruses, and information theft among other harmful e-disasters. In order to improve security, especially in settings like PC labs and libraries where the people has access to PCs, administrators should set MS Explorer 7 settings to clear provisional internet files every time the browser is closed.


• Through the Internet Explorer 7 toolbar, click on the Tools, go to Internet button.

• Click on the Advanced button.

• Under the Settings, move down to the Security.

• Underneath the Security, check the vacant Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed.

• Click on the OK to save changes. While finishing the Internet Explorer, the cache, cookies, as well as all temporary internet files will be removed eternally.

You can configure Internet Explorer, to delete all the files that it stores a copy while you are surfing the Internet, follow these simple rules:

1. In Internet Explorer>> Tools menu>> click Internet Options.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Under Security, place Empty Temporary Internet Files.
4. Select the check box for the Empty Temporary Internet Files.
5. Click the Apply button.