Difference between revisions of "Clear browser cache"
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| − | From the "Time range to clear" drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select ''Everything''. | + | * From the "Time range to clear" drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select ''Everything''. |
| − | If needed, next to "Details", click the down arrow to display elements of the history to clear. | + | * If needed, next to "Details", click the down arrow to display elements of the history to clear. |
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Revision as of 15:14, 12 January 2018
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How to clear your browser cache
Chrome
In the browser bar, enter:
chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
From Clear browsing data:, (if needed) click on the "Advanced" tab;
- Click on the "Time range" drop-down menu, to choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information:
- To clear your entire cache, select all time.
Select the following:
- Browsing history
- Download history
- Cookies and other site and plug-in data
- Cached images and files
Click Clear Data.
Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Firefox
On the menu bar, select the History menu. (If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.)
Select Clear Recent History..
- From the "Time range to clear" drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything.
- If needed, next to "Details", click the down arrow to display elements of the history to clear.
Select the following:
- Browsing & Download history
- Form & Search history
- Cookies
- Cache
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.
