Clearing the Cache of Web Browsers on Windows There are a few things you need to know in order to clear the cache of web browsers on Windows. First, make sure that your web browser is up and running. Second, open the Start menu and type “cmd”. After typing “cmd”, press Enter. Now, open the “C:\windows\system32\config” folder and find the “Cache Settings” file. In this file, you will find a few settings that will help with clearing your cache. The first setting is called “Cache Size” and it can be found at the bottom of the file. This setting can be changed to anything you want it to be, but we recommend setting it to at least 100mb. The second setting is called “Max Age” and it can also be found at the bottom of the file. This setting can be changed to anything you want it to be, but we recommend setting it to at least 6 months. The last setting is called “Delete On Exit” and it can also be found at the bottom of the file. This setting can be set to true or false depending on how you want your browser to clear its cache when you close it down or quit it for good. After finding all of these settings in your Cache Settings file, make sure that they are set as desired before continuing with this tutorial!
Mozilla Firefox
From the menu, click on “Tools” and then on “Options.” On the “General” tab, under the heading “Appearance,” click on the button that says “Show icons in menus and toolbars.” Now you’ll see a list of icons in the menu and toolbar. If you want to remove an icon, simply click on it and then press the delete key. ..
In the Options menu, select Preferences.
The privacy and security options available on the website are as follows:
- Standard: This option is for people who want to start with a clean slate and not have any social media trackers, Cross-site tracking cookies, or Cryptominers installed.
- Strict: This option is for people who want to have all of the social media trackers, Cross-site tracking cookies, and Cryptominers installed.
If you clear all cookies and cache, some of the site’s features may not work as they should. For example, some of our services may not function properly if cookies are cleared. Clearing cookies and cache also removes information that is used to personalize your experience on our site. ..
You’re removing cookies that the sites have stored on your computer, which are small files that a site sets on your computer to help the site work better.
To delete cookies in Firefox, open the Firefox browser and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window. Type “delete cookies” and hit enter.
If you’re using Firefox, you can check the box to remove cached web content from the browser. This will speed up your browsing experience. ..
To delete cookies and site data manually, select Manage Data from the Manage Cookies and Site Data dialog. By doing so, you can select the cookie/cache and choose Remove Selected to accurately remove the selected item(s).
You can choose to handle history the way it was meant to be handled- as a source of information that can be used to learn about your community and its past. Or you can choose to handle it in a way that is more sensationalized and sensationalized than what is actually true.
You can manage the history automatically by choosing one of two options: either to remember it and have it recalled at will, or to use custom settings to do so. You can also choose to forget history and remove it all at once.
Google Chrome
You can access the history section by clicking on the three vertical dots in the upper right-hand corner of the browser.
When you click on the dots, a menu will expand below. Choose History. This will cause another menu to pop out to either side, depending on your Chrome position on the screen. You’ll see History in that menu, too. Select that option and then choose New Tab.
Clear browsing data removes all the Chrome history from your computer. It’s on the left.
If you prefer to select one item at a time, you can do so by reviewing the list of pages visited and searches. Click on the three vertical dots to the right of the item you want to remove and click Remove from history in the pop-out menu. You can also use the checkboxes in the list.
If you’re logged into Google in other places, like on your mobile phone, you can also remove history from those devices, computers, etc, through the convenience of being logged in and the syncing process between devices. For example, with Chrome, if you select Tabs from other devices to manage that history.
Chrome offers an option to have incognito web browsing. This option is available in the subsequent menu after clicking the vertical three dots in the upper right-hand corner.
If you want to clear your browsing data (cache), there is an option to do so in the screenshot above. You can choose Basic or Advanced depending on what you want to clear. In the dialogue box, you can choose browsing history, cookies, and more. ..
The Google account listing for a business includes information about synced devices, such as devices that are connected to the same Google account. You can choose from a pull-down menu to see what time range you would like.
When you’ve selected your options, click Clear data to clear all of your data.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is a popular web browser that has been around for a while. It has some interesting verbiage that may confuse some people.
You can click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of your browser to access a pop-out menu that includes Safety. Click on that one to delete your browsing history.
When you click on Delete browsing history, you’ll have several self-explanatory options in the responding dialog box. You can remove the Temporary Internet files and website files (cache), as well as the Cookies and website data.
One way to keep your Favorites website data safe is to put it at the top of the dialogue box. This will help you cleanly sweep your browser files, etc., but you don’t want to lose the data that’s most precious to you - the Favorites.
If you choose to check the box that says “I have all my passwords recorded elsewhere,” you may want to make sure that you have all of your passwords recorded somewhere else, unless you can remember them.
In order to customize how Internet Explorer handles the internet files, etc, go back to where we started, click on the gear icon in the upper right of the browser, and this time choose Internet Options from the pop-out menu.
In this dialogue, you have the option to delete your browsing history on exit.
This is shown automatically because it’s under the General tab.
In the same window, you can select Content, the fourth tab over from the left. On that tab, you have an option to adjust the Settings for AutoComplete.
The AutoComplete data helps you when you’re surfing the web by completing the web addresses you’re typing. You can remove it from your Internet Explorer data by clicking on the “Remove” button.
To remove the AutoComplete data for a specific field, click on the checkbox next to that field and then click OK. ..
To delete the AutoComplete history, open the Menu and select Delete AutoComplete History.
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is a browser that was first released for Windows 10 in 2015. It remains the default browser in the latest versions of Windows and, along with Internet Explorer, keeps Microsoft as the third most popular browser provider.
In Edge, click the three horizontal dots in the upper right of the browser. From the pop-out menu, click on “Settings.” Edge has a Settings menu that lets you customize your browser. From here, you can change your default search engine, add extensions and themes, and more. ..
In the privacy and security section of the pop-out, on the left, you’ll want to click on the Choose what to clear button. This will take you to a screen where you can choose to clear all of your current settings or just certain ones.
To clear your browsing data in Microsoft Edge:
- On the main menu, click on the “Clear browsing data” button.
- Select the options you want to clear: Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data, Cached data and files, and Tabs that I’ve set aside or recently closed.
- If you want this data cleared automatically every time you close Microsoft Edge, select the “Always clear this when I close the browser slider” option.
- Click the Clear button to finish clearing your data. ..
Opera
Opera is a browser that was developed in the early 1990s. It’s popular among those who want to hide their browsing and it has survived to this day as a competitor in the world of browsers.
Opera’s Settings menu is located in the upper left corner of the browser, just to the right of the O icon. Once you’re there, you’ll see options for privacy, security and performance. ..
When you click on Settings, you’ll have an option to expand Advanced (left-hand side) and from there, select Privacy & security. Under that menu, more options will appear to your right. You’ll want to click on Clear browsing data. ..
The other browsers have the option of selecting Basic to the left. You can also choose whether you want to delete Browsing History, Cookies and other site data, and Cached images and files.
Apple Safari
Apple Safari is not the only expected browser for Mac users. There are other browsers that are popular on Mac, such as Firefox and Chrome. If you’re using a Mac and are looking for an expected browser, try Firefox or Chrome.
Windows users may find themselves using Apple Safari on their Windows platform because Apple has not updated the Safari version for Windows past the version of 2012.
If you have Safari on your computer, follow these instructions to keep it running smoothly.
If you click on the gear icon in the upper right of the browser, you will be able to select History from the options presented.
If you right-click on any singular reference in the History list, you can select Delete to delete that item from the history log. ..
If you want to manage how your browser behaves with these items, select Preferences instead of History when given the option in the pop-out menu.
The Preferences tab in Safari lets you control how data is stored on your computer and the files that are deleted when you close Safari. You can choose to have all website data deleted, or to keep some data and delete others.
If you select Remove All Website Data, you’ll have the option to remove all of the data currently stored on the website. If you choose to remove the data now, it will be removed immediately. If you decide not to delete the data, click Cancel. ..
Safari’s Reset Safari option lets you reset the browser to its defaults, where you can start over again if you need to.
Mobile Browsing
- Open the Google Chrome browser on your mobile device.
- On the left-hand side of the browser, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. This will open a menu with three options: “History: On,” “Cache: On,” and “Settings: On.”
- In Settings, click on “Cache:” to open a new window that will list all of your current cache settings. If you have any questions about these settings, please refer to our article on how to clear your browser’s cache for mobile devices.
Android
When using an Android device, use the Menu option to access Settings or Menu. After selecting Settings or Menu, you want to access Privacy & Security. If you are using a Chrome browser, use the Menu option and then Settings and Privacy. Both methods are similar on Android, once you get the hang of it.
The Chrome browser on Android thinks for you and deletes temporary smartphone files when you clear your browsing history.
The Android browser provides options to clear cache, history, or all cookie data. ..
Apple iOS
Windows 10 has a new browser called “Safari.” In Apple devices, the process is very similar. Instead of going straight to the browser, Apple has it set up so you can access what you need via Settings represented by the Gear icon, likely on your main screen (to start). ..
In the Safari settings, you can opt for Clear History and Website Data. Your iOS device will request a confirmation of that selection with something like Clear History and Data for you to verify your selection/choice.
Kindle Fire
If you’re into the Kindle scene, clearing the browser cache and history (and cookies) can help you. ..
To clear your browsing data on a desktop browser:
- Open the browser and look for the menu.
- Select Settings.
- Select Privacy.
- Select Clear browsing data.
- Select the self-explanatory options that you want to clear and click Clear. ..
To get started, open the Kindle’s Settings menu and select “General.” Under “Device Options,” select “Display.” You’ll see a list of options that control how your Kindle looks and works. Select “Text Size” and then choose a size that’s comfortable for you. Next, select “Font Style” and choose a style that looks good on your device. Finally, under “Display Options,” select “Show Text Indicators.” This will show you where text is on the screen so you can more easily read it. ..
