However, new versions of Netscape will usually honor the install locations used by previous versions. Thus, even if you are using the latest and greatest version of Netscape, your cache files and other preferences (bookmarks, cookies, etc.) might still be in the old locations.

How does Internet Explorer cache data?

Up to version 3.x, Internet Explorer stored cached data the same way as Netscape. A different method is used in version 4 and later.

In version 4 and later, Internet Explorer maintains one single large cache file of a fixed size and writes all data to this one file. The size of the file is determined by the maximum cache setting, which is configurable via Internet Explorer's preferences dialog.

Internet Explorer, like Netscape, stores its cache in your Preferences folder but the exact location differs depending on the version being used. Older versions of Internet Explorer store the cache files in:

System Folder:Preferences:Explorer:Explorer Cache

New versions of Internet Explorer store the single large cache file in:

System Folder:Preferences:MS Internet Cache