How to Delete a Website From the Cache

Clear websites from your Web browser's cache.

Modern Web browsers store copies of some or all elements of the pages you view by default. These elements are stored in a folder known as a cache, which allows them to be loaded automatically the next time the page is viewed. By loading files locally instead of over an Internet connection, the cache makes the Web-browsing experience faster. Deleting website content from the cache is a quick process, whether you use Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome.

Instructions

Delete Website Content From the Cache in Internet Explorer

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Internet Options."

2. Select the "General" tab and then click the "Delete" button, located beneath the "Browsing History" heading.

3. Select the "Temporary Internet Files" option and then click "Delete."

4. Click "OK" to exit the Internet Options menu.

Delete Website Content From the Cache in Firefox

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Options."

2. Click the "Advanced" icon at the top of the resulting dialog box.

3. Click the "Network" tab.

4. Click the "Clear Now" button found beneath the "Cache" heading.

5. Click "OK" to close the Options menu.

Delete Website Content From the Cache in Safari

1. Click the gear icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window and select "Reset Safari."

2. Check the option labeled "Empty the cache."

3. Click the "Reset" button.

Delete Website Content From the Cache in Opera

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."

2. Click the tab labeled "Advanced."

3. Select "History" from the left-hand navigation options.

4. Click the "Empty Now" button, located next to the "Disk cache" drop-down menu.

5. Click "OK" to close the Preferences window.

Delete Website Content From the Cache in Chrome

1. Click the wrench icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window and select "Options."

2. Select the "Personal Stuff" tab.

3. Click the "Clear browsing data" button located near the bottom of the screen.

4. Check the box labeled "Empty the cache," select your desired time period from the drop-down window at the bottom of the screen, and then click "Clear Browsing Data."

5. Click the "Close" button to close the Options window.

References

• University of Wisconsin-Madison, Computing KnowledgeBase: Internet Explorer 8, Clearing Cache and Cookies
• Wellesley College Information Services: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Guide
• Simple Help: An Introduction to Safari for Windows
• Tech Recipes: Opera Preferences Menu Screen Image
• Crenk: How to Clear Your Cache in Google Chrome