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=How to clear your browser cache= | =How to clear your browser cache= | ||
| + | When working on a dynamic website like Sakai, old content can get stuck in the browser cache and cause problems. (This is especially true right after an unexpected event has occurred.) If things start acting a little weird, clearing your cache is a good thing to try. | ||
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| + | ==Chrome== | ||
| + | Exit/quit all Chrome browser windows and tabs and re-open the browser. | ||
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In the browser bar, enter: | In the browser bar, enter: | ||
chrome://settings/clearBrowserData | chrome://settings/clearBrowserData | ||
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* Browsing history | * Browsing history | ||
* Download history | * Download history | ||
| − | * Cookies and other site | + | * Cookies and other site data |
* Cached images and files | * Cached images and files | ||
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==Firefox== | ==Firefox== | ||
| − | On the menu bar, select the History menu. (''If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.'') | + | On the menu bar, select the '''History''' menu. (''If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.'') |
Select '''Clear Recent History..''' | Select '''Clear Recent History..''' | ||
| − | 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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Select the following: | Select the following: | ||
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| − | Click '''Clear Now'''. | + | Click '''Clear Now'''. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser. |
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| + | ==Windows 10, Microsoft Edge== | ||
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| + | To the right of the web address box, select '''Favorites''' (a star icon with horizontal lines to the right) | ||
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| + | * On the menu, click '''History''' (clock icon) | ||
| + | * At top right, click on the '''Clear history''' link | ||
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| − | ==Internet Explorer | + | If not already checked, check beside the following: |
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| + | * Browsing history | ||
| + | * Cookies and saved website data | ||
| + | * Cached data and files | ||
| + | * Tabs I've set aside or recently closed | ||
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| + | Click '''Clear'''. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser. | ||
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| + | ==Internet Explorer 10 and higher== | ||
| − | Select Tools (via the Gear Icon) > Safety > Delete browsing history.... | + | Select '''Tools''' (via the Gear Icon) > Safety > Delete browsing history.... |
| − | If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible. | + | ''If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.'' |
''Deselect'' Preserve Favorites website data, and ''select'': | ''Deselect'' Preserve Favorites website data, and ''select'': | ||
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* Temporary Internet files or Temporary Internet files and website files | * Temporary Internet files or Temporary Internet files and website files | ||
* Cookies or Cookies and website data | * Cookies or Cookies and website data | ||
* History | * History | ||
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Click '''Delete'''. You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete. | 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. | Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 18 August 2020
Contents
How to clear your browser cache
When working on a dynamic website like Sakai, old content can get stuck in the browser cache and cause problems. (This is especially true right after an unexpected event has occurred.) If things start acting a little weird, clearing your cache is a good thing to try.
Chrome
Exit/quit all Chrome browser windows and tabs and re-open the browser.
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 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.
Windows 10, Microsoft Edge
To the right of the web address box, select Favorites (a star icon with horizontal lines to the right)
- On the menu, click History (clock icon)
- At top right, click on the Clear history link
If not already checked, check beside the following:
- Browsing history
- Cookies and saved website data
- Cached data and files
- Tabs I've set aside or recently closed
Click Clear. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Internet Explorer 10 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.
