Clearing Browser Cache

The cache temporarily stores images, scripts, and other parts of websites you visit in order to speed up your browsing experience. This article describes how to clear the cache.

Google Chrome

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More More.
3. Click More tools and then Clear browsing data.
4. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
5. Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes.
6. Click Clear data.

Firefox

1. Click the menu button  and select Options.
2. Select the Privacy & Security panel.
3. In the Cookies and Site Data section, click Clear Data….

   

4. Remove the checkmark in front of Cookies and Site Data.
   • For more information about managing site data, see Manage local site storage settings.
5. With Cached Web Content check marked, click the Clear button.

Microsoft Edge

To clear browsing data on your computer, make sure sync is turned off. Items that are synced will be cleared across all synced devices.

Here's how to clear your browsing data in Microsoft Edge:

1. Select Settings and more  > Settings  > Privacy and services.
2. Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
3. Choose a time range from the Time range drop-down menu.
4. Choose the types of data you want to clear (see the table below for descriptions). For example, you may want to remove browsing history and cookies but keep passwords and form-fill data.
5. Select Clear Now.

Safari

1. In the top menu, choose Safari.
2. Click Preferences.
3. Choose the Advanced tab.
4. Enable Show Develop menu in the menu bar.
5. Now go to Develop in the menu bar.
6. Choose Empty caches.