How do I clear the web browser and Java caches?
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Last modified: 7/9/2009
Introduction:
Cache works by saving pieces of web pages and Java content locally on the visitor's hard drive. This can dramatically speed up how fast web pages and Java render. On rare occasions, the cache stored can become corrupted and we'll need to erase it so that we can obtain a good copy the next time we visit the web page.
Here is how to delete both your web browser can Java cache.
If you use Internet Explorer 6 as your web browser:
- Close all running web browsers
- Go into the Control Panel
- Go into "Internet Options"
- Click on the "Delete Files" button under "Temporary Internet Files"
- Check the box for "All Offline Content" and click OK
If you use Internet Explorer 7 or 8 as your web browser:
- Close all running web browsers
- Go into the Control Pane
- Go into "Internet Options"
- Click on the "Delete" button under "Browsing History"
- Locate the "Temporary Internet Files" section and click the "Delete Files" button
- Click "Yes" on the prompt
If you use Firefox as your web browser:
- Open Firefox
- Click on Tools
- Select Options
- Click on the "Cache" tab
- Select "Clear Cache Now"
Java:
- Close all instances of Internet Explorer
- Go To Start > Settings > Control Panel
- Open the Control Panel Applet labeled "Java"
- Click the Settings Button listed under "Temporary Internet Files"
- Click on "Delete Files"
- Verify all check boxes are checked
- Click OK until you are out of the Applet.