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Knowledge Base » How to Clear your Browser's Cache
How to: Clear your cache in Internet Explorer
Every web browser stores web pages, images, cookies, and other downloaded content on the computer. This is called the browser's cache. Clearing it occasionally or regularly can protect your privacy and free up some space in your computer.

Internet Explorer 8

  1. Once your browser is open, press ALT on keyboard,click the Tools menu.
  2. Click on Delete Browsing History...
  3. Select "Temporary Internet Files".
  4. Click on "Delete".
  5. Once the files have been deleted, you can dismiss the "Internet Options" dialogue by clicking the "Okay" button.

Internet Explorer 7

  1. Once your browser is open, press ALT on keyboard, click the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
  2. Make sure the General tab is selected.
  3. Under "Browsing History" click "Delete"
  4. In the new window, click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files section. If you want, you can also opt to delete cookies and browsing history.
  5. Alternatively, clear your cache for just the current page you're visiting. Press and hold [Ctrl] on your keyboard, then Press [F5] or click on the Refresh button (square button on the toolbar with opposite-facing arrows).


Internet Explorer 6

  1. Once your browser is open, click the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
  2. Make sure the General tab is selected.
  3. Click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files section and click OK.
  4. If you want the browser to automatically clear the cache whenever you close it, click the Advanced tab. Click to check the box next to the "Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed" option (in the section labeled "Security"). Click OK. This will delete everything except cookies.

For more information, please visit: http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache
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