How to Delete Cached Copies
Modern Web browsers improve browsing speed by placing greater emphasis on storing previously retrieved data in the browser cache. Once saved, information on Web pages can be quickly restored from the cache, thus reducing the amount of data that needs to be downloaded. While cache does improve performance, it can also cause dynamic or frequently updated Web pages to be displayed incorrectly. Moreover, the cache can occupy a great deal of space if it is not managed. Deleting the cache from your Web browser is a simple process that ensures the newest version of a website is downloaded and saves hard drive space.
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Instructions
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Delete Internet Explorer cache
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Launch Internet Explorer.
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Select "Safety," "Delete Browsing History" from the Internet Explorer toolbar.
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Select "Delete Files" to clear the cache.
Delete Firefox cache
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Launch Firefox.
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Select "Tools," "Clear Private Data."
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Check "Cache" and any other items you wish to delete.
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Click "Clear Private Data Now."
Delete Safari cache
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Launch Safari.
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Select "Safari," "Empty Cache."
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Click "Empty" to confirm and proceed with deleting cache.
Delete Opera cache
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Launch Opera.
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Select "Settings," "Delete Private Data."
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Click "Detailed Options."
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Check "Delete entire cache" and any other options and then click "Delete."
Delete Google Chrome cache
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Launch Google Chrome.
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Select "Tools," "Options."
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Select the "Under the hood" tab.
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Click "Clear browsing data."
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Check "Cache" and any other options and then click "Clear browsing data." Be sure to specify the time period to clear.
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