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If you have Windows, they are in C:\Windows\Temp , and cookies in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Cookies
If you have Ubuntu, I think they're in /tmp and home/username
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoRandom Access Memory (RAM). When you run a program, it's loaded into RAM - because it's quicker to access microchips than continually search the hard-drive.
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What stores information on a computer?
Permanant information is stored in hard drives, usb drives, cds, dvds and the temporary information is stored in RAM (Random Access Memory).
How information is stored on a computer?
It is stored on a hard disk drive.
What is the place on computer where operating system stores current used info temporarily?
Temporary files on the computer are stored is a memory area - either on disk or in RAM called a cache. The CPU stores temporary program data in an on-chip cache. Browsers store temporary information called 'cookies' on the hard drive.
What component of the computer is responsible for temporary storage of information?
RAM (Random Accessed Memory) is "temporary" storage. It is temporary because the type we use in desktops PC's is called, volatile. This means, when power is lost, so is all data stored in memory.
What is a Web Cache?
A Web cache is a temporary memory in your browser where temporary information about the web site you are visiting are stored. Information like login id, password, previous history of pages you visited etc would be stored in the cache...
Area of the computer that stores temporary info internally while the computer is on?
the ram memory and the kernel cacheRAM
What is a purpose of internet cache?
Internet browser cache is temporary information stored by browser. The cache helps in faster access of the web pages.
Where a computer store information?
Any data that needs to be stored for temporary or permanent use, is saved onto the platters of the computer's internal hard drive, or on an external hard drive/flash drive.
Why do you use RAM in computer?
All of the data that is temporary is stored in random access memory. Incoming data and the solutions to calculations are stored in ram.
Where would the information be stored to start a computer?
Some is stored in ROM; most of the information is typically stored on the hard disk, from where it is loaded into RAM.
Where the information need to start a computer be stored?
Some is stored in ROM; most of the information is typically stored on the hard disk, from where it is loaded into RAM.
What is unit of information stored in a computer?
It is called a byte
