View Hidden Temporary Internet Folders

When opening an attachment to an email (like a Word or Excel document, a copy of the file (document) is stored in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKxx. Files are stored at \Temporary Internet Files or at \OLKxx. The temp files in \Temporary Internet Files get deleted when you use IE, Tools, Internet Options to delete Temporary Internet Files.

If you want to view the files in these hidden folders, you first need to find the folder name for your hidden Temporary Internet Files. Go to Outlook and open a message that has a Word or Excel attachment. Then when viewing the Word or Excel document, click on File/ Save As. The Save in: box displays a folder name like OLKxx. Write down the folder name (example: OLK79) and then cancel the window.

Next you need to change a setting in Windows Explorer:
Open Windows Explorer
Select Tools/ Folder Options/ View tab
Then in the Advanced Settings scrollable section, select the radio button 'Show hidden files and folders'.
Click OK.

Then go to C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files and then on the Address bar you need to type a '\' at the end of the address and type in your folder name 'OLKxx' and then click Go (or press Enter). The files in your OLKxx folder will now be displayed.

You can delete these files if appropriate.