How do I Delete URL Caches?

Your browser's cache is a group of files that your system stores for particular Web URLs that you visit. These files act as virtual bread crumbs so your browser can identify and navigate a site easier. At times, however, the files in your cache may confuse your browser, causing problems when you go to a particular site. Many, if not all, browsers have a way to clear you cache with a few clicks of your mouse.

Instructions

Internet Explorer 8

1. Launch your Internet Explorer browser.

2. Click the "Safety" button in the top-right corner.

3. Scroll down and select "Delete Browsing History."

4. Remove the check mark next to "Preserve Favorites website data." Put a check mark next to "Temporary Internet files," "History" and "Cookies."

5. Hit the "Delete" button.

Firefox 3.5

1. Launch your Firefox browser.

2. Click "Tools" in the main menu. Scroll down and click "Clear Recent History."

3. Choose "Everything" time range in the "Time range to clear" drop-down menu.

4. Click the down arrow next to "Details" and choose the elements of your cache you want to clear. Hit the "Clear Now" button.

Chrome

1. Launch Chrome

2. Click the "Tools" blue wrench icon in the top-right corner. Choose "Options."

3. Click the "Under the Hood" tab. Choose "Clear browsing data."

4. Select "Empty the cache" and click the "Clear browsing data."

References

• Indiana University: How Do I Clear My Web Browser's Cache, Cookies, And History?