Where does data go when downloading to usb

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I am using a HP HDX laptop using windows7 and i have a question. When I am on line and download something off the web directly to a USB that I have installed where does the data go? Does any of it go to my hard drive? If i lost the USB can I retrieve any of the data ? Thanks
 
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It's possible it passes through a temporary folder for your browser but probably not, since you specifically directed it to USB.
 
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Thank you for the response. How can I see if it is in the temp. folder? Is there any way to see if any of the data is still on my hard drive?
 
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For IE files open Windows Explorer (not internet explorer) and type in:
%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files
 
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