Cached data is information stored from a website or application that is regularly used. Cached data allows your browser to load webpages faster. However, if too much information is cached your browsing speed may be negatively affected.
Clearing your cache removes temporary files and enhances your system and application performance.
Follow the steps below to clear your browser's cache.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome.
- Click Menu
at the top right.
- Select More tools.
- Click Clear browsing data...
- Select the time range.
- Check the box next to Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Click View history, save bookmarks , and more
at the top right.
- Click Internet options.
- Click Clear Recent History...
- Under the History category, check the box next to Cache.
- Click Clear Now
Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click the gear icon
at the top right alongside the Home and Star icon.
- In the general tab, find the Browsing history section.
- Click Delete...
Delete Browsing History pops up. - Click Delete.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari.
- Select Preferences.
- Select Advanced.
- Check Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- Go back to homepage.
- Select Develop.
- Click Empty Cache.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click Settings and More
at the top right.
- Select Settings.
- Select Privacy and security in the left pane tab
- Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
- Check the box next to Cached data and files.
- Click Clear.
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