How to Clear Browser Cache in Desktop Browsers? |Google Chrome | Microsoft Edge | Firefox | Internet Explore |

You'll need to clear the cache to remove it. Below are instructions for different browser types.

Chrome

1.    In the browser bar, enter:
 Chrome://Settings/ClearBrowserData

2.    At the top of the "Clear browsing data" window, click Advanced.

3.    Select the following:

       ·         Browsing history
·         Download history
·         Cookies and other site data
·         Cached images and files

From the "Time range" drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select All time.

4.    Click CLEAR DATA.

5.    Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Firefox

1.    From the History menu, select Clear Recent History.
If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.

2.    From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything.

3.    Next to "Details", click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.

4.    Click Clear Now.

5.    Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Microsoft Edge

1.    In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like star with three horizontal lines).

2.    Click the History icon (looks like a clock), and then select Clear all history.

3.    Select Browsing history, then Cookies and saved website data, and then Cached data and files. Click Clear.

4.    After the "All Clear!" message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Internet Explorer 11

Note:

On January 12, 2016, Microsoft ended support for Internet Explorer versions prior to version 11  . UITS strongly recommends that you upgrade to a new operating system if your current system does not support Internet Explorer 11.

1.    Select Tools > Safety > Delete browsing history....
If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.

2.    Deselect Preserve Favorites website data, and select:

       ·         Temporary Internet files or Temporary Internet files and website files
·         Cookies or Cookies and website data
·         History

3.    Click Delete. You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete.

4.    Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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