Temporary internet files cache for firefox?

Question

okay, i know how to access them in internet explorer. i can copy images, flash animations, and some videos out of the temporary internet files folder to the desktop to enjoy.

Now, how do i do the same with firefox? where is its temporary internet files folder? I want to be able to access the files inside in windows explorer. How do i do this? what is the folder address? help me please.

Answer 1

Tools>Options>Privacy>Private Data>Settings

Answer 2

Actually, there is no way that a cookie or a temp file/cache would be stored in a browser such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. Cookies and Temporary Internet Files/Cache are stored in your hard drive. These are automatically downloaded to your hard drive from the websites you visit in order to display the website. They can contain viruses or spyware. A very common malware called a drive-by-download is a javascript that can be added into a website so that a worm is automatically downloaded into your computer as a cookie. The worm will then replicate itself and make your computer vulnerable for other types of viruses and spywares, allowing a hacker to take over your computer. A couple of years ago, it was estimated that 1 in every 1000 pages is corrupted threat like this. Deleting these types of files won't get rid of viruses or spyware. If you have a real sensitive antispyware, you might notice that around half the cookies stored in your computer are considered to be low risk spywares. This is because they are used to track how many times you've visited the page. That can be useful in certain types of websites like forums in order to determine what threads you've already seen. This information can also be exploited if you get hacked, which is why it's recommended that you delete your browsing history at least once a week. But don't worry, the risk isn't in these files, it's on the websites you're visiting.