If you are trying to find the Temporary Internet Files folder, don't despair. It is quite easy to find and delete the files.
Find folder for temporary Internet files and browser cache in Windows
When you visit a website on the Internet, your browser automatically saves temporary Internet files. These end up in a temporary storage area, also known as a cache, on your storage drive. However, it is advisable to check and delete this cache regularly. This makes it possible to regain valuable storage space.
- You can find the temporary Internet files for the Windows operating system in just a few moments. To find them, first open Google Chrome Your C drive. There you will find the folder for the temporary Internet files under > Users > (user name) > AppData > Local > Google > Chrome > User Data > Default > Cache.
- For Mozilla Firefox Also select the C drive and follow the path > Users > (user name) > AppData > Local > Mozilla > Firefox > Profiles > xxxxxx.default > cache. For Opera also use the C drive and follow the folders > Users > (user name) > AppData > Local > Opera > Opera > Cache.
- If you have the folder for the Internet Explorer first select the C drive. Then follow the steps > Users > XXX > AppData > Local > Microsoft > Windows > TemporaryInternetFiles. Replace XXX with your own user name.
- To open these paths, start Explorer. The quickest way to do this is to use the shortcut “Windows” + “E”. Then enter the desired path in the navigation bar at the top and click “Enter”.
- If you have Microsoft Edge If you are looking for the temporary folders, this method will help you: First select drive C. Then follow the path Users > (user name) > AppData > Local > Packages > Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe > LocalCache.
Delete temporary Internet files – it's that easy!
If you want to delete the temporary Internet files in your browser, we recommend not doing this via Explorer, but rather either via the browser itself or using an additional program such as CCleaner. In any case, you can use two options to remove unnecessary files.
- First, click on the Start icon in your taskbar. Then open the Control Panel and select Network and Internet.
- SheUnder Internet Options, you will now find the option Delete browsing history and cookies. Under browsing history, click on the optionDelete.
- Alternatively, you can clear the cache when closing the browser. Then the temporary files will be deleted every time you close your browser.
- In Google Chrome, select History from the menu. A new window will open. You can use “Clear browsing data” to specify the time when the browser history should be cleared.
- If you want to delete Internet files in Microsoft Edge, first use the key combination Ctrl, Shift and Delete. Hold down the three keys at the same time. A window will open in which you select the option “Cached images and files”. Confirm the deletion process by clicking on “Delete now” for the files you want to remove.