pre-configure IE's TIF cache

[prathapml]

Is there a way to pre-set the Internet Explorer's Temporary Internet Files cache?

Like set it automatically to 2 MB perhaps?

[baliktad]

Here's the registry file I use to set the IE cache to 200 MB. Note that the cache is per-user, so you will need to define the limit in the default user profile before anyone logs on or for each specific user you create. Also, a limit of 2 MB would effectively negate all potential benefit you would derive from the cache.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\Cache\Content]
"CacheLimit"=dword:00032000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache\Content]
"CacheLimit"=dword:00032000

You can get the correct value by either setting the cache size to what you want via the user interface and then looking in the registry, or simply use your calculator. In this case 32000 hexadecimal equals 204800 decimal (value in KB) or about 200 MB. Make sure you add both values.

[Shotgun]

I use something similar, but this is for all users of that PC:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\Cache\Content]
"CacheLimit"=dword:0000A000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache\Content]
"CacheLimit"=dword:0000A000

This sets it at A000 (hex) which is 40,960 (KB) in decimal. About 40 MB.

Play with the scientific mode in calc to get your equivalent HEX value for the size you need.

2 MB = 2,048 KB = 0800 Hex -> dword:00000800 in the mentioned reg keys

[DarkBringer]

Easier way:

Double-click on the "CacheLimit" (or any DWORD) value you want to change. When the Edit DWORD Value box pops up, select the Decimal radio button, set your new value (in KB), select Hexadecimal, hit OK and you're done.

It calculates the hex value for you. (Too lazy to use calculator.)

[prathapml]

Thanks to those who responded to this query. You people solved the problem. Since I felt like contributing more than I received, here's a link to a related topic - Enjoy!