CLEAR TEMP FILES
How to clear your browser’s temp files. I may not update this page every time a new browser or version of a browser comes out but this information can be used for a majority of the browsers out there.
Define: Temp Files
Files that are downloaded on a temporary basis to make browsing the internet go a bit faster. Needed as much now-a-days? Probably not if your download connection is measured in MB (MegaBits) or GB (GigaBits). Although too many files could have a slow loading time with your browser.
These files have an expiration date and time preset. E.g. No expire, on next browser start, or any variation of time from seconds to years. When measured in months and years, that is when it would be more of a concern to clear the files.
Identify your browser:
Google Chrome:
Version 17
- Open Google Chrome
- Click the wrench in the top left corner of the screen.
- On the left side click on Under The Hood.
- Click on Clear Browsing Data.
- Click on the dropdown menu and choose The Beginning of Time
- Check any box you want to be worked.
- Confirm your selection by clicking Clear Browsing Data
- This may take awhile depending on what you been doing since the beginning of time with Google Chrome.
Firefox:
Internet Explorer:
Version 7
- Click Start, then Control Panel, open Network and Internet, and finally Internet Options.
- Open the General tab. Under the section Browsing History click on delete.
- Click on Delete All and then Yes to delete everything. If asked click OK.
Version 8
- Click Start, then Control Panel, open Network and Internet, and finally Internet Options.
- Click on Safety and then Delete Browsing History.
- Choose which category you wish to delete.
- Select Preserve Favorites Website Data checkbox to save all cookies and other files that are linked to any website listed in your Favorites.
- Do not select History if you like to see the places you have visited recently
- Do not select Passwords or Cookies if you like to stay logged into websites you visit the most.
- Click Delete. This could take seconds or several minutes depending on how much is there to delete.
Version 10
- Click Start, then Control Panel, open Network and Internet, and finally Internet Options.
- In the General tab, sub-category Browsing History, click Delete.
- Choose which category you wish to delete.
- Select Preserve Favorites Website Data checkbox to save all cookies and other files that are linked to any website listed in your Favorites.
- Do not select History if you like to see the places you have visited recently
- Do not select Passwords or Cookies if you like to stay logged into websites you visit the most.
- Click Delete. This could take seconds or several minutes depending on how much is there to delete.
General Info:
Open up your browsers options/settings. Look around for Browser History, Temporary Internet Files, or something that reads very similar. Click on Delete or Empty.