How do you access the Temporary Internet Files shortcut in Windows 8.1?

chrstrbrts

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Hello,

I'm running Windows 8.1.

Whenever I click on the Temporary Internet Files shortcut in the Windows folder, I get an error dialog box saying that access is denied.

I'm the owner of my computer and have administrative rights.

How can I access that shortcut?

Thanks.
 
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denis280

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TEMP and %TEMP% You can run these commands in RUN dialog box or start menu search box
 

chrstrbrts

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That opens the folder: AppData\Local\Temp.

Does the Temporary Internet Files shortcut lead to the AppData\Local\Temp folder?

Actually, the shortcut doesn't lead to the same place. They're two different folders.

It's OK, though. I changed the permissions and was able to access the shortcut.

Thanks, everyone.