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Emptying the Cache in Microsoft Internet Explorer

Follow the steps below to empty the cache in Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer Version 3.x

To empty the cache in Internet Explorer 3.x:

  1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

  2. Double-click the Internet icon.

    Windows displays the Internet Properties dialog box.

  3. Click the Advanced tab.

  4. In the Temporary Internet files section, click Settings.

  5. Click Empty Folder, and then click Yes.

  6. Click OK, and then click OK again to return to Windows.

Internet Explorer Versions 4 and 5

To empty the cache in Internet Explorer 4 and 5:

  1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

  2. Double-click the Internet icon.

    Windows displays the Internet Properties dialog box.

  3. Click the General tab.

  4. In the Temporary Internet files section, click Delete Files.

    Windows displays the Delete Files dialog box.

  5. Click OK to delete all files in the Temporary Internet Files folder.

  6. Click OK again to close the Internet Properties dialog box and return to Windows.

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