Apologies if in the wrong section, but I am new here.
Only noticed this issue today, not sure how long it might have been like this though, but upgraded to the latest version today but doesn't seem to have fixed it, but when running previously all has been fine.
I have everything set in CCleaner except the 'Wipe Free Space' option.
When running the CCleaner program, the Internet cache shows details that it has cleaned stuff down.
As usual, I have restarted the computer straight after.
However, when loading the internet back up, the history tab is empty but the Address Bar in IE8 shows previous websites visited that are not stored whatsoever in favourites - clicking 1 of these listings takes me direct to the website, even if this is a subpage on the said website.
I have checked in Windows (Win7) Explorer for the Temp Internet Files and there is nothing present, even with my settings set to show all Hidden files. Doing a search for all Temp Locations, are also empty. I have never come across this issue before so not sure what it is.
But it looks like it is an issue with the AutoComplete Address Bar.
Apologies if in the wrong section, but I am new here.
Only noticed this issue today, not sure how long it might have been like this though, but upgraded to the latest version today but doesn't seem to have fixed it, but when running previously all has been fine.
I have everything set in CCleaner except the 'Wipe Free Space' option.
When running the CCleaner program, the Internet cache shows details that it has cleaned stuff down.
As usual, I have restarted the computer straight after.
However, when loading the internet back up, the history tab is empty but the Address Bar in IE8 shows previous websites visited that are not stored whatsoever in favourites - clicking 1 of these listings takes me direct to the website, even if this is a subpage on the said website.
I have checked in Windows (Win7) Explorer for the Temp Internet Files and there is nothing present, even with my settings set to show all Hidden files. Doing a search for all Temp Locations, are also empty. I have never come across this issue before so not sure what it is.
But it looks like it is an issue with the AutoComplete Address Bar.
Do you have the "Index.dat" checked? If not try that one.
Also ?Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours? box in the "Advanced" section under "Options". You can see my settings from the link directly below.
Do you have the "Index.dat" checked? If not try that one.
Also ?Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours? box in the "Advanced" section under "Options". You can see my settings from the link directly below.
Is this not IE8's "Suggested Sites" feature, which you can turn on and off?
Suggested Sites is a feature in Internet Explorer 8 (included in Windows 7 by default) and enables you to find sites similar to the one you’re visiting. When Suggested Sites is turned on, your browsing history is sent to Microsoft where they compare it to a list of updated sites that are related.
Suggested sites is turned off. I have a very lite install of Win7, I am an IT graduate, and don't want much crap with it lol.
In the Address Bar there is a little drop down arrow.
Clicking that shows a section called History. Under this section are a few sites, which I have visited over a week ago and are not in my Favourites at all. Also I have ran CCleaner about 10 times, and they are still showing in the Address Bar but not the actual History (near the Favourites tab) tab.
In the Address Bar, there is an X against each listing to remove the entry and it then disappears and doesn't come back unless I visit the site again.
I have also done a search on the computer for all sections and hidden files for the sites listed, such as this one which isn't yet in my favourites and after running ccleaner it doesn't find anything, which is why I am confused.
Suggested sites is turned off. I have a very lite install of Win7, I am an IT graduate, and don't want much crap with it lol.
In the Address Bar there is a little drop down arrow.
Clicking that shows a section called History. Under this section are a few sites, which I have visited over a week ago and are not in my Favourites at all. Also I have ran CCleaner about 10 times, and they are still showing in the Address Bar but not the actual History (near the Favourites tab) tab.
In the Address Bar, there is an X against each listing to remove the entry and it then disappears and doesn't come back unless I visit the site again.
I have also done a search on the computer for all sections and hidden files for the sites listed, such as this one which isn't yet in my favourites and after running ccleaner it doesn't find anything, which is why I am confused.
So you want to clean the IE History?
I had this problem a while back & I know what you are talking about.
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When you run CCleaner, even with IE fully closed, it appears to delete the temp files/history etc.
When you go to the history button on IE after opening it again, it will reveal every website you previously went to.
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* In order to fix this, you will need to invoke IE options & click the big "Clear History" button. Might be a good idea to click all the buttons IE provides for cleaning while you are at it.
* Once you have successfully gotten IE to run a cleanup the 1st time, CCleaner appears to then be able to clean IE history properly.
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I haven't figured out just why you must run IE's own history clean in order for CCleaner to start working & cleaning it, but it appears it is necessary & I was able to replicate it across multiple machines.
I had this problem a while back & I know what you are talking about.
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When you run CCleaner, even with IE fully closed, it appears to delete the temp files/history etc.
When you go to the history button on IE after opening it again, it will reveal every website you previously went to.
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* In order to fix this, you will need to invoke IE options & click the big "Clear History" button. Might be a good idea to click all the buttons IE provides for cleaning while you are at it.
* Once you have successfully gotten IE to run a cleanup the 1st time, CCleaner appears to then be able to clean IE history properly.
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I haven't figured out just why you must run IE's own history clean in order for CCleaner to start working & cleaning it, but it appears it is necessary & I was able to replicate it across multiple machines.
Thanks for your reply. But I noticed this during the week, but forgot to update people on here.
It's a temp fix, but does the job. I think it's perhaps to do with an Index link but not sure exactly.