Overview
You would consider clearing your browser cache to fix website loading and formatting issues, speed up browsing by removing outdated files that cause slowdowns, and free up storage space on your device. Clearing the cache forces your browser to load the most current version of a website instead of using old files that may be corrupted or outdated.
Step by Step Guide
Using the Keyboard Shortcut
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously on your keyboard.
- In the "Clear browsing data" window, set the Time range to All time.
- Select the box next to Cached images and files.
- Click Clear now.
Using the Edge Menu
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three dots (...) in the upper-right corner of the window.
- Select Settings.
- In the left-hand menu, click on Privacy, search, and services.
- Under the "Clear browsing data" section, select Choose what to clear.
- Choose your desired Time range from the drop-down menu, such as "All time".
- Make sure Cached images and files is checked.
- Click Clear now.
Additional Information
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