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Can't open History index DAT file

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Boogie, 2004/11/04.

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  1. 2004/11/08
    surferdude2

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    From what I read, you must delete the entire History folder.

    Windows will recreate it but you may need to reboot for that to occur.
    Please see:

    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

    Scroll down on that linked site to see the quote I posted.
     
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    After several attempts at deleting the history folder and a few reboots success !! Thats exactly what it was !

    Thanks very much for your patience and help.

    Next time you're in Bermuda I'll buy you a beer !

    Regards

    Boogie :D
     
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    Fantastic news Boogie! I think you fought the good fight and we finally snatched victory from despair.

    The beer sounds like a deal to me. :D
     
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