[MWForum] retrieving MW files from cache

[Wendy Petti]

It is possible to retrieve MW files from the cache of Temporary Internet
Files when using Internet Explorer and Windows XP.  I wrote to Jean offlist
and determined that actually she uses IE more than Netscape anyhow.  (And in
any case, if MW lovers really want to retrieve online files, they can
certainly use IE once in awhile even if they usually don't.)  Here is the
information on how to access the files with IE and XP:

I open folders in the order below, and I make sure to set my folders so that
I can view all hidden folders and files.  (To do that, on the top menu of a
folder, select Tools -> Folder Options -> click the "view" tab, then click
the bullet next to "show hidden files and folders."):

Start -> My Computer -> C: ->  Documents and Settings -> the folder bearing
your user name -> Local Settings [this folder might be hidden unless you've
made all folders visible, and then it is lighter colored than typical
folders] -> Temporary Internet Files

The steps are a bit different for Windows 98 and other operating systems. As
an alternative, you can also run a "find file" search on the word
"Temporary" and then look through the list until you find the right folder.
I suggest that however you find it, you place a shortcut to it on your
desktop so it will be easier to access it next time you need it.

Then you can sort the files in that folder by name or by type or my how
recently accessed, etc.  If you clear your cache while the folder is open,
then revisit the project(s) you want, then refresh your view of the folder
(on the menu bar select View -> Refresh), it might be easier to find the MW
files if you can't find them otherwise.

Wendy Petti
MWForum moderator


> >from: "Jean Stringer" <sjbjeanmarie@yahoo.com>
> >date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 11:17:34 -0700
...
> >Does anyone know how I can open MW2 files from Netscape 7.1
> >
> Hi Jean,
>
> I used to do the same thing.  It was a handy way of obtaining a copy
> of the project that you've just viewed with your Internet browser.
> Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to be possible when using Windows
> 2000/XP.
>
> Regards.
>
> Shawn