XP Temporary Internet Files

[thisisthebarmy]

Forgive me if this sounds stupid but I am new to the world of XP, having just replaced my ME machine.

I am using Internet Explorer 6 and I cannot clear the temp internet files. I can clear them so that the screen looks clear but when right clicking then selecting 'properties' it shows files and folders in it.

I know with ME, you could right click on the folder in explorer and select expland and this would shown 'hidden' folders/files, but this does not seem to work with XP. In XP I am using the Local Settings option to find Temp Internet files. I have also checked the Temp folder and there is nothing in that.

If I copy the folder onto the desktop I can see files in the folder which I cannot see from anyt other view. It also allows me to delete them from this folder but not from the windows explorer view - and the folders remain there at all times!!

If possible, I would prefer not to have to install any applications to do this.

Thanks for your help

[notsobig]

Sorry probably this is not what you are after, but I use this one to clear internet history and temp files. It's very easy to use.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

[DavidM]

Crap Cleaner is a very handy tool...

[Steve B]

try checking the "delete offline content" box, then clearing it.

manual deletion? (i accept no responsibility for this )