IECacheView

IECacheView is a compact utility designed by NirSoft that provides a user-friendly interface to explore the cache folder of Internet Explorer. The latest version, 1.58, is a continuation of the previous iterations, such as versions 1.5, and 1.3. This application is particularly lightweight with a program file size of only 63 KB and it doesn't require installation; simply download IECacheView.exe and run it whenever necessary.

This tool categorizes under the Internet & Network category, specifically as a browser plugin. Using IECacheView, users can view all the cached files stored by their Internet Explorer browser. It displays a plethora of information about the cached files, including filename, content type, URL, last accessed time, last modified time, expiration time, number of hits, file size, folder name, and full path of the cache filename.

Compatibility is not an issue with this utility as it supports all major versions of Windows, from Windows XP to Windows 11. Users can save the cache information into text, HTML or XML files or simply copy the cache table to the clipboard for further use in other applications like Excel or OpenOffice Spreadsheet.

One of the strengths of IECacheView lies in its ease of use. The program does not occupy much memory space, operates without installation, and quickly produces results seconds after execution. Additionally, IECacheView offers several useful features like recovering saved files, opening them, copying their URLs, and generating detailed HTML reports that might be critical for various browsing analyses.

However, there are some limitations to consider. While it supports multiple Windows versions, it is specifically designed for Internet Explorer, which might be less relevant given the increasing use of other browsers. Also, the information provided might be overwhelming for users not familiar with technical details of browser cache.

Pros:

• Lightweight with negligible memory usage
• No installation required
• Detailed cache information and multiple export options
• Supports multiple versions of Windows

Cons:

• Limited to Internet Explorer
• May overwhelm non-technical users

For those using Internet Explorer and in need of a comprehensive cache viewing tool, IECacheView is available for a free download and can be an essential addition to your toolkit.

You may want to check out more software, such as SpongeBob Knows Your Name, Memware or MatrixEngine, which might be related to IECacheView.