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In the Task Scheduler window, on the left hand, select “ Task Scheduler Library “. On the right-hand side of the same window, scroll down to see the task “ Cache Cleaner “. As soon as you execute the command, Windows will clear the Microsoft Store cache and completely reset the store app. Related: How to reinstall Microsoft store in Windows 10. Clear DNS Cache Completely. Since we want to clear all cache in Windows 10, it is better to flush the DNS too. Press “Win + R” to open the Run window.

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  • You can clear the cache in Internet Explorer to improve its performance if you are having loading issues with the browser.
  • You can find the cache controls in the 'Internet options' dialog box under the Tools menu in Internet Explorer.
  • If you don't absolutely need to use Internet Explorer, you should upgrade to Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.
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If you're having trouble with loading on Internet Explorer on your Windows 10 PC – in particular if certain web pages won't open or if the browser is running very slowly – you might need to clear the cache. In some cases, a large or corrupted cache can slow down the browser and cause rendering problems.

Before you clear your cache, it's important to note that Internet Explorer is an obsolete web browser and is no longer actively supported by Microsoft. Unless you absolutely need to use it, such as for a Line of Business application that does not work on any other web browser, you should migrate to a newer browser, such as Microsoft Edge or another alternative like Chrome or Firefox.

If you need to use Internet Explorer and still want to know how to clear your cache, here's how to do it.

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How to clear the cache in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click the Tools menu in the upper right corner. Depending on your version of the browser, it will either be labeled 'Tools' or will appear as an icon of a gear.

3. In the drop-down menu, choose 'Internet options.'

© Dave Johnson/Business Insider You can find your Internet options in the Tools menu. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

4. On the 'General' tab, and in the 'Browsing history' section, click the 'Delete' button.

© Dave Johnson/Business Insider This will take you to a menu where you can decide what to clear from your cache. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

5. At a minimum, make sure that 'Temporary Internet Files and website files' and 'Cookies and website data' are selected. Also consider clearing the checkbox for 'Preserve Favorites website data.'

6. Then click 'Delete.'

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© Dave Johnson/Business Insider Clear as many areas of the browser cache as you can to solve any performance issues with your browser. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

How To Clear Computer Memory Cache

7. After a few moments, your cached data will be deleted and you can see if Internet Explorer's performance improves.

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  • Before you begin
  • Mobile browsers
  • Desktop browsers

Before you begin

Clearing your web browser's cache, cookies, and history may remove data such as the following:

  • Saved passwords
  • Address bar predictions
  • Shopping cart contents, etc.

While you should clear your web browser's cache, cookies, and history periodically in order to prevent or resolve performance problems, you may wish to record some of your saved information first. If you are unable to do so, see Troubleshooting alternatives below.

For details about browser cache, cookies, and history, see:

  • For desktop browsers, to quickly open menus used to clear your cache, cookies, and history, ensure that the browser is open and selected, and press Ctrl-Shift-Delete (Windows) or Command-Shift-Delete (Mac). If this doesn't work, follow the appropriate instructions below.
  • If the instructions below don't exactly match what you see, you may need to update your web browser to the latest version.

    If you don't see instructions below for your specific version or browser, search your browser's Help menu for 'clear cache'. If you're unsure what browser version you're using, from the Help menu or your browser's menu, select About [browser name]. In Firefox, if you don't see the menu bar, press Alt.

  • UITS strongly recommends that you use a supported browser, and not Internet Explorer (IE). IE 11, the last major version, no longer supports Microsoft Teams, and will stop supporting Microsoft 365 apps in August 2021.

Troubleshooting alternatives

If you need to clear your cache, cookies, and history for troubleshooting purposes, but aren't yet prepared to lose the content listed above, you may wish to consider using a private browsing window in your preferred browser as a temporary solution:

  • Private Browsing (Firefox)
  • Browse in private with Incognito mode (Chrome desktop and Android)

Mobile browsers

Android

The steps to clear your cache, cookies, and history may differ depending on the model of your Android device and your preferred browser, but you should be able to clear your cache and data from your application management settings menu:

  1. Go to Settings and choose Apps or Application Manager.
  2. Swipe to the All tab.
  3. In the list of installed apps, find and tap your web browser. Tap Clear Data and then Clear Cache.
  4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Chrome for Android

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  1. Tap Chrome menu > Settings.
  2. Tap (Advanced) Privacy.
  3. From the 'Time Range' drop-down menu, select All Time.
  4. Check Cookies and Site data and Cached Images and Files.
  5. Tap Clear data.
  6. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Safari for iOS

  1. Open your Settings app.
  2. Tap Safari.
  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.
  4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Chrome for iOS

  1. Tap Chrome menu > Settings.
  2. Tap Privacy.
  3. Tap Clear Browsing Data.
  4. Choose the data type you want to clear.
  5. Tap Clear Browsing Data.
  6. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Desktop browsers

Chrome

  1. In the browser bar, enter:
  2. At the top of the 'Clear browsing data' window, click Advanced.
  3. Select the following:
    • Browsing history
    • Download history
    • Cookies and other site data
    • Cached images and files

    From the 'Time range' drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select All time.

  4. Click CLEAR DATA.
  5. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Firefox

  1. From the History menu, select Clear RecentHistory.

    If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make itvisible.

  2. From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything.
  3. Next to 'Details', click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.
  4. Click Clear Now.
  5. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

How To Clear Computer Memory Cache Windows 10

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge Legacy support ended on March 9, 2021. If you still have Edge Legacy, UITS recommends installing the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge by running Windows Update.

  1. In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like star with three horizontal lines).
  2. Click the History icon (looks like a clock), and then select Clear all history.
  3. Select Browsing history, then Cookies and saved website data, and then Cached data and files. Click Clear.
  4. After the 'All Clear!' message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Opera

  1. From the Opera menu, select Settings, then Privacy & Security, and then Clear browsing data....
  2. In the dialog box that opens, from the 'Obliterate the following items from:' drop-down menu, select The beginning of time.
  3. Select the following:
    • Browsing history
    • Download history
    • Cookies and other site data
    • Cached images and files
  4. Click Clear browsing data.
  5. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Safari 8 and later

  1. From the Safari menu, select Clear History... or Clear History and WebsiteData....
  2. Select the desired time range, and then click Clear History.
  3. Go to Safari > Quit Safari or press Command-Q to exit the browser completely.