How to Delete the History Cache
The history cache is the place where your Internet browser stores the history of the Web pages that you visit, hence, “caches” it. The history cache makes it so that the browser doesn’t have to retrieve all Web page files every time you visit a previously visited Web page. Sometimes, though, if you history cache is too full, it can decrease your Internet speed and performance, in which case you should delete the history cache.
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Instructions
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In Internet Explorer 8
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Click “Tools.”
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Click “Delete Browsing History.”
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Uncheck the box next to “Preserve Favorites website data” and check the box next to “Temporary Internet Files,” “Cookies” and “History.” Click “Delete.”
In Internet Explorer 7
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Click “Tools.” Click “Internet Options.”
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Click “Delete” under “Browsing History.”
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Click “Delete Files” to clear your history cache.
In Firefox 3.5
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Click “Tools.” Click “Clear Recent History.”
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Click “Everything” from beneath “Time Range.”
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Select the history types to clear in the “Details” drop-down menu. Select “Temporary Internet Files” to clear the history cache. Click “Clear Now.”
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Tips & Warnings
Your Internet browser clears the history cache at regular intervals on its own, but clearing it manually as needed can help a slow-performing browser.
When you delete the history cache, you will have to retype any passwords you need to access your favorite websites.
