It's true, a clogged cache can slow down and even stop your browser. Who wants that? Not us. Let's get to work clearing your cache. Which browser are you using? Instructions are included below for each of these:
- Internet Explorer 6.x for Windows
- Firefox 1.x for Windows or Mac
If you're running a browser or version different from these, your browser's "Help" menu leads you to its method of cache-clearing.
Internet Explorer 6.x for Windows
- In the "Tools" menu, choose "Internet Options." This opens the "Internet Options" window.
- You want to be in the "General" tab, the first tab to the left along the top of this window. If you're not in this tab, select it.
- Locate the "Temporary Internet Files" heading and click the "Delete Files" button within that section. This opens the "Delete Files" window.
- In this window, either click "OK" directly, or, first check the box marked "Delete all offline content" if you'd like to do this as well…and then click "OK." You might have a brief wait while this operation is performed. The "Delete Files" window closes and returns you to the "Internet Options" window.
- Locate the "History" heading and click the "Clear History" button within that section. This opens an "Are you sure…" box. Click "Yes." The box closes, returning you to the "Internet Options" window.
- Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the "Internet Options" window.
- Close and re-start Internet Explorer.
Firefox 1.x for Windows or Mac
- Windows: In the "Tools" menu, choose "Options." The "Options" window opens.
Mac: In the "Firefox" menu (the first heading on the left at the top of the window), choose "Preferences." A Preferences window opens. - Click the "Privacy" icon—a padlock—located on the left.
- Click the "Clear" button to the right of "Cache."
- Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window.
- Close and re-start Firefox.
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