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What is the file path to Firefox Temporary Internet 'cache'?

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Bumblers
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Searches only offer 'cache' delete information & I need to locate and copy a file from 'cache'.

Searches only offer 'cache' delete information & I need to locate and copy a file from 'cache'.

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John99
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That is not straightforward due to the methods of caching used.

The location varies between Operating Systems and installs but whilst Firefox is open you can use a special protocol (address). Key in to the addressbar 

about:cache

Then press Enter. That give cache information including the path. The address in a default Windows install will be something like 

C:\Users\<name>\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<xxxxxxxx>.default\cache2

( NOT the profile roaming path C:\Users\<name>\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<xxxxxxx>.default )

At one time there were add-ons for viewing the cache content but I am not sure whether they still work. about:cache itself will reveal some information and data but it may not be useful for your purposes.