OL2000 - How to manage temporary file directory

[Curious George]

When opening an attachment in OL2000, the program creates a file in a
temporary directory on my hard drive under C:\Documents and
Settings\User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6A2\. This
directory is filling up and I would like to clear it. Unfortunately in XP
SP2, this directly is not visible in when exploring files in my computer. I
believe that I have all "show hidden files and folders" settings checked.
Also, the file explorer shows (sometimes) that there is a sub directory
under "temporary internet files," but it does not show up when I look
further. Any ideas.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

You can type the foldername in the Address Bar if you want to access it. You
can clear your Temporary Internet Files from Control Panel-> Internet
Options to clear the folder as well.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

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[Curious George]

Roady:

Thanks for the solution. I was able to access the folder when I typed it in
the address bar in IE. However, I cannot clear this folder by clearing
temporary internet files through internet options. The only reason I know
the folder exists is because that is the folder that comes up by default
when you try to save an opened OL2000 attachment.

Is there a way to be able to display that folder in normal folder directory
view?

You can type the foldername in the Address Bar if you want to access it.
You can clear your Temporary Internet Files from Control Panel-> Internet
Options to clear the folder as well.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-What do the Outlook Icons Mean?
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

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When opening an attachment in OL2000, the program creates a file in a
temporary directory on my hard drive under C:\Documents and
Settings\User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6A2\. This
directory is filling up and I would like to clear it. Unfortunately in XP
SP2, this directly is not visible in when exploring files in my computer.
I believe that I have all "show hidden files and folders" settings
checked. Also, the file explorer shows (sometimes) that there is a sub
directory under "temporary internet files," but it does not show up when
I look further. Any ideas.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

No, this is because it is a subfolder of Temporary Internet Files folder
which is a special folder. IIRC you can browse it when you remotely access
the folders of the machine.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-What do the Outlook Icons Mean?
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

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Roady:

Thanks for the solution. I was able to access the folder when I typed it
in the address bar in IE. However, I cannot clear this folder by clearing
temporary internet files through internet options. The only reason I know
the folder exists is because that is the folder that comes up by default
when you try to save an opened OL2000 attachment.

Is there a way to be able to display that folder in normal folder
directory view?

You can type the foldername in the Address Bar if you want to access it.
You can clear your Temporary Internet Files from Control Panel-> Internet
Options to clear the folder as well.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-What do the Outlook Icons Mean?
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

-----

When opening an attachment in OL2000, the program creates a file in a
temporary directory on my hard drive under C:\Documents and
Settings\User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6A2\. This
directory is filling up and I would like to clear it. Unfortunately in
XP SP2, this directly is not visible in when exploring files in my
computer. I believe that I have all "show hidden files and folders"
settings checked. Also, the file explorer shows (sometimes) that there
is a sub directory under "temporary internet files," but it does not
show up when I look further. Any ideas.