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Clearing Cache (Internet Explorer)

Issue/Question

How do I clear cache and cookies in Internet Explorer?

Environment

  • Internet Explorer

Resolution

  1. Click the  cog wheel.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. Select the General tab.
  4. Click Delete... under the Browsing history category.
  5. Uncheck Preserve Favorites website data.
  6. Check Temporary Internet files and website files.
  7. Check Cookies and website data.
  8. Click Delete.
  9. Click OK.
  10. Completely close out of Internet Explorer.

Details

Article ID: 98
Created
Tue 5/6/14 7:17 AM
Modified
Wed 7/22/20 1:16 PM

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