Clearing Cache

Summary

Instructions for clearing cache in a browser.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I clear cache in my browser?

Resolution

Chrome

Open Chrome.
On your browser toolbar, click .
Click Delete browsing data.
In the dropdown box labeled Time range, choose All time.
Check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
Click Delete data.
Completely close Chrome and reopen it.

Firefox

Click the menu button .
Click Settings.Preferences.
Click Privacy & Security.
Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data.
Click Clear Data...
Click Clear.
Click Clear Now.
Completely close Firefox and reopen it.

Microsoft Edge

On your browser tool bar, click the icon.
Click Settings.
Select the Privacy, search, and services tab.
In the Delete browsing data section, click the button that says Choose what to clear next to Clear browsing data now.
In the Time range drop-down menu, select All time.
Check the boxes next to Cookies and and other site data and Cached images and files.
Click the Clear now button.
Note: If there is a large amount of data to clear this process may take a few moments to complete.
Completely close Edge and reopen it.

Safari

Open Safari.
Click Safari in the top left corner.
Click Settings...
Select the Privacy tab.
Click Manage Website Data...
Click Remove All.
Completely close Safari and reopen it.

Details

Article ID: 732

Created

Sat 10/4/14 10:43 AM

Modified

Tue 8/6/24 10:39 AM

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