Tech Q & A

Q: How do you delete the Index file that tracks Internet use in the cookies folder under Windows?

A: If you try to remove the Index.dat files, Windows will tell you they’re in use. The trouble is that Windows keeps the Index.dat files this way whether they’re truly in use or not. Window Washer ( www.eusing.com/Window_Washer/ Window_Washer.htm) and CCleaner ( www.ccleaner.com) are two free programs that will erase the Index.dat files related to cookies and your Web browsing history.