How to clear the web cache in Internet Explorer

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 6.x for Windows:

1. Choose Internet Options... from the Tools menu.

2. Under the General tab, locate the Temporary Internet files section.

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.

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