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18 IT Essentials: PC Harware and Software Companion GuideFigure 15-4Internet Explorer OptionsTemporary Internet FilesWhen an operating system such as Windows XP has been installed, Internet Explorer isalso installed by default. With Internet Explorer, every time you visit a website, many filesare downloaded to your computer in the Temporary Internet Files folder. Most of these filesare image files that represent banners and other components of the website.Temporary Internet files are stored on your computer so that the browser can load contentfaster the next time you visit a website you have been to before. Depending on the numberof websites you visit, the Temporary Internet Files folder can fill up quickly. Although thismay not be an urgent problem, you should delete the files occasionally. This is especiallyimportant after you have done online banking or have entered other personal informationinto the web browser.Default BrowserYou can confirm which browser Windows uses by default. Choose Start > Run, enter awebsite address, and click OK. The website opens in the browser that is currently set as thedefault.If you want Internet Explorer to be your default browser, start by opening Internet Explorer.On the toolbar, choose Tools > Internet Options. On the Programs tab, you can check tosee if Internet Explorer is your default browser, and select it if desired.