Windows
Where Is the Windows INetCache Folder?
Windows INetCache folder holding legacy browser and app web cache, a forensics staple.
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Windows keeps downloaded web content in INetCache under LocalAppData, a successor to the old Temporary Internet Files layout. Legacy apps and downloaders still use it.
Hidden system folder with restricted browsing. Forensics tools parse it; manual digging rarely pays off.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
Windows
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache
Holds Content.* subfolders with cached web files. Older systems used Content.IE5 naming. Clear through Disk Cleanup, not manual deletion.
Frequently asked questions
How do I clear the web cache?
Clear via Disk Cleanup or browser settings rather than deleting by hand. Locked files resist manual deletion while services run.
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