How to Clear AOL Footprints

If your AOL Explorer is loading too slowly or displaying improperly, then it's time to clear AOL footprints from your hard drive. The browser conveniently saves information to your computer in order to enhance future browsing experiences. However, if you are having problems with your browser, most of these issues can be resolved by following a few simple steps for clearing your AOL footprints.

Instructions

1. Open your AOL Explorer browser and click "Settings" on the toolbar.

2. Select "Web (Internet) Options."

3. Click on "Clear My Footprints."

4. Choose the "Select Footprints to Clear" option.

5. Pick the items you want to clear. The box next to each item will fill with a check mark when you have made your choice. Choose from "Browsing History," "Cookies," "Browser Cache," and "Blocked Pop-up List." You can select to erase any or all of these files from your computer. The "Cookies" and "Browser Cache" are the most important files to clear in order to restore your browser to optimal functionality. A description of each file type appears below its name in case you need help understanding the purpose of each file type. This will help you be sure that you don't clear AOL footprints you may want to keep.

6. Choose "Clear the Selected Footprints." Click "Close" and Select "Save."

7. Click the "X" in the upper right corner to close the Settings window.

Tips & Warnings

• Clear AOL footprints monthly to ensure your AOL Explorer browser functions optimally.

• These steps apply to AOL Explorer version 1.5, which requires that Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher already be installed.