How do I clear my browser cache?

When you visit a web site, your browser automatically copies that page and saves it on your hard drive in a folder called a cache. Caching allows you to revisit those pages much faster, without having to download them all over again.

Your cache will eventually fill up. When this happens, your browser will delete some files, starting with the oldest. Even though your browser will do this automatically, clearing your cache manually on occasion may help speed up your system. If your browser hangs or freezes frequently, it may help to clear your browser's cache. You may also want to limit the size of your cache, so that it can never get too big.

To clear cache in Internet Explorer 5.x for Windows:

1. Choose "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
2. Under the "General" tab, locate the "Temporary Internet Files" heading.
3. Select the "Delete Files" button, and choose "OK" when prompted.

To change the size of the cache:

1. Choose "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
2. Select the "General" tab.
3. Under "Temporary Internet Files," choose "Settings."
4. Under "Amount of Disk Space to Use," move the bar to the left to reduce the size of the cache.
5. Click "OK."

To clear the browser's history:

1. Locate the "History" heading from the "General" tab of "Internet Options," then click the "Clear History" button, and choose "OK" when prompted.
2. Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window.
3. Close and re-start your browser.

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