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How to clear browser cache on chrome, firefox, edge browsers?

Sometimes stored cache slows down the browser operations, or it might cause problems loading the updated information from the servers. In that case, you need to delete/remove the existing cache from the browsers. This article will learn how to clear browser cache on chrome, firefox, and edge browsers?


Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome Browser.

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2. To open Setting, Click on “:” → History → Click on History or use shortcut CTRL + H.

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3. Click on “Clear browsing data“.

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4. Select Time Range Check “Browsing History” (If required) → Check “Cookies and other site data → Check Cached Images and Files .

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5. Finally, click on Clear data.

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Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

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2. To open settings, click on “…”Click on History or use shortcut CTRL + H.

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3. Again, click on “…”Click on Clear browsing data.

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4. Now, check the option “Browsing History(If required) > Check Download history(If required)Check Cookies and other site data” → Check Checked images and files“.

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5. Finally, click on Clear now.

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Firefox

1. Open Firefox browser.

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2. Open Application Menu → Click on History or use shortcut CTRL + H.

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3. Click on clear recent history.

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4. Select the “Time range to clear” → Check “Browsing & download history” (If required) → Check “Cookies” → Check “Active logins” (If required) → Check “Cache” → Check Form & search history (If required).

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5. Finally, click on OK.

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Conclusion

Now that we’ve gone over how to clear browser cache from the browser. This article has covered three major browsers with a step-by-step guide on clearing browser cache easily.

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