Where Does To Do Store file attachments?

Hi atrain204 

I am an independent advisor and investigated this request. I was curious about this issue and contacted Microsoft Support.  

You are correct. The files are not stored on OneDrive, Outlook Attachment folder, or searchable from Office.

• The files are stored on your c:\drive  - OS (C:).
  C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\G1W8VS17\
  
  • The G1W8VS17 folder may be named differently on your computer. 
• When you open your file (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint), select File and Info then email attachment location will appear.
  

   

  If you are unable to open the file, you can navigate to the location manually.  
• Option 1: Copy and Paste the link below
  •  Add your computer's username then copy and paste it in the File Explorer.
• C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\
  

   

• Click on the folder or search the filename from here

Option 2: Navigate to the file location manually

• There are couple of steps you must take to unhide the AppData and INetcache folders.
• Navigate to the File Explorer App
• To unhide the App Data Folder
  • From the top menu, select View then check Hidden items
    

     

• To Display the INetCache Folder
  • From the top menu, select View, Options, then Change folder and search option
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  • Next, click on the View tab
  • Under Files and Folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
  • Press Ok 
  • Important: Once you find your file, I recommend that you repeat these steps and add the check mark since it says, "Recommended."
  • 
  • Now you can, you follow the path by click on OS (C:) and clicking on the remaining folders for this location path: 
    C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\click on the next folder available to you or search the filename from here

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Teresa

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