Assuming you're running Windows XP, the default for temporary internet files
is:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\.
This folder is not just hidden. To see it, you'd need to go to Tools >
Folder Options > View (tab). Then uncheck the box next to "Hide protected
operating system files". Of course to browse there you'll also need to
select the "Show hidden files and folders" button since Local Settings is
hidden.

"Lyall Kingman" <king@sunsite.dk> wrote in message
news:OefVyKG6JHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> According to the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings menu in IE8
> the location of my Temporary Internet Files folder is: C:\Documents and
> Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\.
> I have a file manager, Power Desk Pro, which allows me to see all
> hidden/system files, and folders and I have seen the Temporary Internet
> Files folder in that location in the past, but now this folder does not
> seem to exist in that location. In the past, the folder had several
> subfolders, where the data was stored, and a index.dat file. I have
> searched my hard drive and found a similar folder under Windows but it is
> empty. Is there any way I can restore or rebuild this folder?
>
> Thank you,
> Lyall Kingman
>