Location of cache folder

Whenever I use Lightroom to view an image a cacheXXXXXXXXXXXX.dat file is placed in the directory C:\Documents and Settings\My account\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe\CameraRaw\Cache. This is rather annoying, since my C drive is kept rather small while only containing essential programs.
I tried very hard but unsuccessfully to find a way to change the location of this cache folder. Any help would be appreciated very much.
I use Lightroom 1.4 and Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows XP Pro.
Best regards,
Henri

Jukka,
Thanks so much. I did not find a preferences.xmp anywhere on my system, but the solution was found in the thread you directed me to. I made the index.dat file in the cache directory "read only", which prevents cache files being written into that directory. I did not observe any negative effects to the speed of Lightroom. The good thing is that I do not have to worry about space on my C-drive anymore.
Thanks again.
Best regards,
Henri

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