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IE8 Changing Default Folder Path for Temporary Internet Files
I am new to Windows 7 and have just purchased a new computer and am currently trying to set it up to my requirements. Being a novice to Windows 7 and IE8, I may be overlooking the obvious, so any help will be appreciated.
With IE8 and Windows 7 (64 bit), I would like to change the default location of the Temporary Internet Files folder. My drive C: is an SSD and I only want this for main program storage and another larger drive (F:) for general working data storage.
I have tried the following to change the default folder path for Temporary Internet Files in IE8:
Step 1. Launch the IE8 web browser.
Step 2. A list of menus is displayed on the top right hand corner of the window. Click Tools.
Step 3. A dropdown menu will appear. At the bottom of it, click Internet Options.
Step 4. In the Internet Options window that appears, in the Browsing history section, click Settings.
Step 5. A new window called Temporary Internet Files and History Settings will appear. Under Current location: you will notice the default path to the Temporary Internet Files folder. To change it click Move Folder.
Step 6. Select the new folder path -> when you’re done click OK.
(I have created a mirror path of the original storage location on the different drive, ie from C:\Users\[name]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files to F:\Users\[name]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files)
Step 7. In the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings window click OK. Confirm your actions by clicking Yes when presented with the Windows will now…Do you want to continue? Agree to be logged out for change to take place.
Having gone through this process, when I open IE8 next time to see if the change has taken place it hasn’t. I have tried doing this at least 6 times. On each occasion It has returned to the original default location of C:\Users\[name]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files.
Are there any suggestions as to how to make the new location permanent?
Many thanks in advance for any help or assistance.
Bricky