text: where does everything that is downloaded stored with internet explorer 7? i've recently downloaded ie 7 and i've found that the temporary internet files folders have gone. i've done a full search on my c: and there were some results, but they were next to completely empty. the downloaded images, sounds etc. must be downloaded somewhere on the hard drive. question is, where is it? it's still the same for me: c:&#92;documents and settings&#92;your username&#92;local settings&#92;temporary internet files  to make sure. click tools > internet options > general tab > browsing histore - settings > view files