That directory is basically a custom shell handler. When you browse to that
directory a COM component handles the presentation in explorer, and it
doesn't necessarily reflect what is in directory itself. The Fonts, History,
zip folders, control panel, and other directories work the same way.

Also, if you create files in the temporary internet files directory, they
won't show up in explorer, which is a way to casually hide files.

Mark Burnett

> -----Original Message-----
> From: listbounce (at) securityfocus (dot) com [email concealed]
> [mailto:listbounce (at) securityfocus (dot) com [email concealed]] On Behalf Of Lars
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 6:35 AM
> To: focus-ms (at) securityfocus (dot) com [email concealed]
> Subject: Temp directory is odd
>
> Hello
>
> I have a few questions about the "C:\Documents and
> Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files",
> directory..
> I know whats there, and what its for, but this directory is not like
> every other directories. It have filenames with "/" chars in it, I
> cannot make these files manual, or are them some kinda virtual files?
>
> I was also wondering what thoses content. directories is.. And why are
> they superhidden? Example "Content.Outlook", I cannot see it while
> browsing the temp folder, but I can access it manually..
>
> Regards
> Lars

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