Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) uses temporary Internet files to store copies of Web content on a local hard drive. While useful for improving network performance, it can quickly fill your hard drive with large amounts of junk data. If your computer has random images and other temporary Internet files from Internet Explorer, delete them to free up space and possibly speed up IE.
Where can I find Internet Explorer's temporary internet files?
Internet Explorer has a default location where temporary Internet files are stored. Depending on your operating system, temporary files should be in one of these locations:
These locations show temporary Internet files and files downloaded from the web. You can sort these lists by file name, address, file extension, size, and various dates.
However, if you do not see these folders, it is possible that they have changed. You can see which folders your computer uses by opening the settings described below.
