How to Increase the Time That Web Browsers Cache My Files For

A Web browser temporarily stores data, such as images and pages, in the browser cache on your computer each time you visit a website. This allows the browser to load the website faster when you return to it later. Depending on the browser you use, the cache may automatically delete files based on the amount of data stored in the cache or based on a time limit. You can edit the browser's options to allow your browser to store files in the cache for an increased amount of time.

Instructions

Firefox

1. Click the "Firefox" button in the top-left corner and click "Options."

2. Click the "Advanced" tab, then click the "Network" within that window.

3. Remove the check in the box next to "Override automatic cache management," then click the "OK" button. Firefox will no longer remove files from your cache until you manually choose to remove them.

Internet Explorer

1. Click "Tools," then click "Internet Options."

2. Click the "General" tab, then click "Settings" under Browsing History.

3. Change the number in the text box next to "Days to keep pages in history," then click "OK."

Opera

1. Click the "Tools" menu, then click "Preferences."

2. Click "Advanced," then click "History."

3. Increase the number next to the cache size and save the settings to your browser.

References

• Mozilla Firefox: How to Clear the Cache
• Opera: Setting the Cache Size