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Dude111
February 4th, 2009, 08:30 PM
I cannot figure out why AIM creates so many files during its session!

YOU CAN DELETE EVERYTHING IT CREATES!! :D (Saving space)

What is in these files anyway?

I cant imagine how much space is wasted on someone's machene who doesnt delete them all after they close aim!! (More are added each time)

Why do these programs create so many useless temp files,etc .. Just doesnt make any sense to me! (Why cant they be clean cut like some programs are (No cleanup required after use))

Steve R Jones
February 5th, 2009, 04:23 AM
Are they temp files or do you have "save my chats" to disk type option enabled?

Train
February 5th, 2009, 12:56 PM
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_can_i_erase_all_im_logs_to_avoid_identity_theft.html

Scroll down to XP if you have that version.

Dude111
February 5th, 2009, 09:58 PM
Yes i reckon they are just temp files Steve but the amount of files it creates is insane :D

I wonder how many megs of TEMP FILES someone would have after 1 month using aim EVERYDAY..

Train
February 6th, 2009, 12:01 PM
GBs at least.
AIM crashed every computer I tried it on. s

Steve R Jones
February 6th, 2009, 12:55 PM
Dude - have you opened one of the files? Is it junk or are they recordings of chats? If they are recordings - look for the option to turn off that feature;)

Dude111
February 6th, 2009, 04:15 PM
There isnt one and they must be logs of chats,i cant figure out what would be in them!

Its very strange!!