How to Remove a Damaged Object in the Browser Cache
The browser cache, according to PC Magazine, is “a temporary storage area in memory or on disk that holds the most recently downloaded Web pages.” The browser cache enables web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3.6, to display previously visited web pages quickly. Nonetheless, there may be instances when a damaged object in the browser cache causes certain websites to be displayed slowly. In cases such as these, clearing one’s cache is helpful.
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Instructions
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Clear Cache in Internet Explorer 8
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Open Internet Explorer, click on “Safety,” and then select “Delete Browsing History” from the drop-down menu. A Delete Browsing History opens.
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Uncheck “Preserve Favorite Websites Data,” and then select “Temporary Internet files,” “Cookies,” and “History.”
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Clear your browser cache by clicking on the “Delete” button. Any damaged object in your cache has been deleted.
Clear Cache in Firefox 3.6
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Open Firefox, select “Tools,” and then select “Clear Recent History.” A Clear Recent History dialog box opens.
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Select “Everything” from the “Time Range to Clear” drop-down menu, and then specify the items you would like to remove by clicking on the down arrow next to “Details.”
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Clear your cache by clicking on the “Clear Now” button. You have successfully removed any damaged items from your cache.
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Tips & Warnings
Explorer and Firefox are the two most popular browsers. Other browsers, however, work in a similar fashion.
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