on windows xp, the cache is usually located at %userprofile%\local settings\temporary internet files (where %userprofile% is an environment variable pointing to the root directory of the logged-in user's user profile). however, the cache may be moved by changing a value in the registry. occasionally an additional (hidden) cache named "temporary internet files" may appear in %userprofile%\local settings\temp\temporary internet files or in %userprofile%\local settings\temporary internet files. this location can only be deleted by manually accessing the folder and removing it.