How to clear cache in Laptop or Desktop PC?
It is an obvious question every computer user might ask in their computer journey.
A Cache is a set of temporary storage files of websites or Operating systems.
So, After a certain time, the storage space becomes almost full and causes slow processing while opening a new tab in the browser or open a new program.
That’s why you have to clear the cache in laptop/desktop PC to regain disk space and system speed.
Benefits of Clearing Cache:
- Free up space
- Troubleshoot Issues
- Improve system Performance
Now the question arises How to clear cache in my PC? What are the steps to follow?
So, I am here to help you and tell you an easy step-by-step process that anyone can follow.
How to clear in Windows 7
How to clear cache in a laptop with Windows 7 Os step-by-step guide
1) Head over towards the Start button and then go to the control panel option.
2) In the control panel click on the Network and Internet>Internet option.
3) Now select the General tab, then click on the “Delete” under the Browsing history section.
4) Select the “Delete All” option.
5) Click on “Yes” then “OK”.
How to clear in Windows 8/8.1
How to clear cache in a laptop with Windows 8/8.1 Os step-by-step guide
1) Head over towards the Start button and then go to the control panel option.
2) In the control panel click on the network and Internet>Internet option.
3) Now select the General tab, then click on the “Delete” under the Browsing history section.
4) Select the “Delete All” option.
5) Click on “Yes” then “OK”.
How to clear temporary files Cache on Windows 10 using Disk Cleanup
To clean your operating system temporary files cache in Windows 10 follow these steps:
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1) Head over to the search section and type Disk Cleanup.
2) After that you’ll see a “Disk Cleanup” app option right there click on that.
3) Make sure you select the drive where your OS is located (usually in C: drive) then click Ok.
4) Now check the temporary files box. (You can also check other boxes as well if you want)
5) After that click on the ok button and wait for the completion of the process.
How to Clear the File Explorer history on Windows 10
To clear the file explorer history follow these steps:
1) Open the file explorer icon in the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
2) Click the “View” tab at the top.
3) In the ribbon section, Click “options”.
4) Here on the general tab in the “Privacy section”, Click on the “clear”.
How to Clear Cache in Web browsers
In addition to these important caches, You also need to clear the cache of your web browsers to get fast browsing speed.
Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge
1) Open Microsoft Edge browser and head over to the top and click on the 3-dot menu.
2) Here navigate to the “settings” option.
3) Under settings options click on the “Privacy, search, and Services” option on the left panel.
4) Now head over to the clear browsing data section.
5) Here click on the “Choose what to clear” button.
6) Now check the boxes which you want to clear. And then click the Clear Now button.
Clear Cache in Mozilla Firefox
1) Open the Mozilla Firefox browser and head over to the top and click on the 3-line menu.
2) Navigate to the settings option and click on it.
3) Inside settings click on Privacy & Security option on the left panel.
4) Drop down on the page and find the History section and click on the clear history button.
5) Now check all the boxes you want to clear and then click ok.
Clear Cache in Google Chrome
1) Open Google Chrome browser and head over to the top and click on the 3-dot menu.
2) Here navigate to the “More Tools” option then head over to the clear browsing data option.
3) Here you’ll see a prompt window with different options that you want to clear.
4) Now check the boxes you want to clear and click ok below.
5) That’s it you clear the Chrome browser cache data.
Clear cache in Opera browser
1) Open Opera browser and head over to the top and click on the 3-line menu button.
2) Navigate through the bottom and click on Go to the full browser Settings option.
3) Inside settings, navigate to the Privacy & Security option.
4) Here you’ll find a clear browsing data option click on it.
5) A Windows prompt with several options, check all the boxes you want to clear and click on the clear data button below.
