Location of Internet Explorer history
Windows 7, 8, 10
C:\Users\<username>\Favorites
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WebCache
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Recovery
Format of Internet Explorer history
Bookmarks
Internet Explorer Bookmarks are stored in separate Internet Shortcut (.url) files within the '
Favorites' folder.
Cache
Internet Explorer Cache records are stored in the '
WebCacheV01.dat' ESE database, within the '
Content' containers. The cached files are stored as separate files in locations specified within the ESE database.
Cookies
Internet Explorer Cookie records are stored in the '
WebCacheV01.dat' ESE database, within the '
Cookies' containers. The cookie files are stored as separate files in locations specified within the ESE database.
Downloads
Internet Explorer Downloads are stored in the '
WebCacheV01.dat' ESE database, within the '
iedownload' containers.
Session Data
Internet Explorer Session Data is stored in a number of .dat files within the '
Recovery' folder.
Website Visits
Internet Explorer Website Visits are stored in the '
WebCacheV01.dat' ESE database, within the '
History' containers.