How to Clean the Cache

Browsing the Internet

When you surf the Internet, the browser you use downloads web pages and stores them on your computer in a folder called the "Temporary Internet Files" folder. This folder is also called the "cache." The cache accumulates a wide variety of content from web pages, including cookies. While the items stored in the cache will help you access web pages more quickly, as the cache fills up, you may notice your computer begin to run less efficiently. Take a moment to clean your cache once or twice a month for optimal web browsing.

Instructions

Clean Cache on Internet Explorer

1. Quit any open programs on your computer, including Internet Explorer.

2. Click the "Start" button and then open the "Control Panel." Select "Internet Options."

3. Find the "General" tab on the next window that appears. Under "Browsing History" click the "Delete" option.

4. Locate the top option for "Temporary Internet Files" and select "Delete Files." Confirm your desire to clear the cache by selecting "Yes" when the next window appears.

5. Wait while Internet Explorer clears your cache. If your cache is full, this could take several minutes.

Clean Cache on Firefox

1. Open the Firefox browser and click the "Tools" tab at the top of the browser. Select "Options" from the drop-down menu.

2. Select the "Advanced" icon at the top right corner of the next window. Choose the "Network" tab.

3. Find the "Offline Storage" area and click the "Clear Now" button at the right of the window.

4. Click "OK" to finish clearing the cache.

References

• Internet Explorer
• Firefox