rustybadger89
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joined Sep 2007
If you're looking to dig a little deeper into your file system, here is the path you'll need to follow: go into your Control Panel, head over to Folder Options, click on the View tab, and then make sure you select the option to show hidden files and folders. It’s one of those small tweaks that makes a world of difference when you're trying to track down a stray configuration file or just get a better sense of what's actually taking up space on your drive.
Next up:
To find what you're looking for, you'll need to navigate through your user folders. It’s a bit of a trek, but if you follow this path, you should land right where you need to be: Documents and Settings -> [Your Username] -> Local Settings -> Application Data -> Mozilla (assuming you're using Firefox, of course) -> Firefox -> Profiles -> qcxi91dz.default -> Cache
Whether you’re using a dedicated downloader or just browsing through various sites, I’ve put together a collection here that covers pretty much every single video you might want to watch online.
Once you get settled in here, just go ahead and right-click and then select Sort by size.
The largest files you’ll be dealing with will naturally be the movies you've already watched. My suggestion? Just grab those files and move them into whatever folders you find most convenient. Once they're tucked away where you want them, go ahead and rename them using this format: title.flv
The most important thing I can tell you is this: please, for the sake of your own sanity, watch every single video tutorial all the way to the end before you even think about touching your settings. I’ve seen so many people jump the gun and run into trouble because they skipped a crucial step halfway through. Now, regarding that first part where I mention enabling "Show hidden files and folders"—you don't necessarily need to do that every single time. If you already have those settings toggled on, feel free to just leave them be; there's no need to go hunting through your menus if everything is already set up the way you like it.
If you’re looking to convert an .flv file into the ubiquitous .avi format, I’ve found that you’ll likely see the best results using Handbrake. It is incredibly configurable, which is a huge plus in my book. Most importantly for me, there isn't any audio lag—that's a bit of a dealbreaker in my opinion, as I've dealt with far too many conversions where the sound and picture end up completely out of sync. For a smooth experience, this is definitely the way to go.
