Difference between revisions of "Clear browser cache"
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* Cached images and files | * Cached images and files | ||
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Click '''Clear browsing data'''. | Click '''Clear browsing data'''. | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 1 March 2016
Contents
How to clear your browser cache
Chrome
In the browser bar, enter:
chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
From the Obliterate the following items from: drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select the beginning of time.
Select the following:
- Browsing history
- Download history
- Cookies and other site and plug-in data
- Cached images and files
Click Clear browsing data.
Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Firefox
From the History menu, select Clear Recent History.
If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.
From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything.
Next to "Details", click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.
Click Clear Now.
Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Internet Explorer 9 and higher
Select Tools (via the Gear Icon) > Safety > Delete browsing history....
If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.
Deselect Preserve Favorites website data, and select:
- Temporary Internet files or Temporary Internet files and website files
- Cookies or Cookies and website data
- History
Click Delete. You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete.
Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
