How to find streamed files on my hard disk. (For Microsoft Internet Explorer Users)


#1: Get the location Temporary internet files are stored at on your computer.

Step 1)
       Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Step 2)
       In your Microsoft Internet Explorer window you select "Tools" from the dropdown menu
       and then click "Internet Options".
       The following window should come up:





Step 3)
       In the "Internet Options window" You click the "Settings" button for Temorary Internet files.
       The "Settings" window should come up:




Step 4)
       In the middle of the screen it should say "Current location:"
       this is the location you need, in my case it says:
       C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.DESKTOP\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\
       as you can see in the screenshot above.

Step 5)
       Remember this location, or keep the window open, we will need Windows Explorer to go to this
       Folder/Directory to find the streamed files.


#2: To find the streamed files.

Step 1)
       Start Microsoft Explorer. (Click the Start button, select Run and type: Explorer)

Step 2)
       First click "My computer", then go down the directory tree to the folder you found at #1.



Note: If you cant find the directories they are probably still "Hidden", which they are by default.
      To unhide them do the following:
      Select "Tools" from the dropdown menu and then click "Folder Options" in Explorer (above picture).
      Go to the "view" tab and select "Show hidden files and folders.",
      Click apply and try to find the Directories at Step 2 again.

Step 3)
      Select the directory your found at #1 and click it with the Right mouse button,
      a few options should show up, Select the "Search..." option.
      The following window should come up:



Step 4)
      Now type in the "Search for files or folders named:" box: "*.wmv"
      Then select "Search now", your computer will now search for the streamed files in
      your Temporary Internet folder, this can take a while.

Step 5)
      When the search is done the stream files will show up on the right side off the Search window,
      to view them just double-click them and enjoy! (also move or copy the files are you see fit).