Clearing your browser’s cache in Microsoft Edge is a great way to fix website display issues and make sure you’re seeing the most up-to-date content. Sometimes, old cached data can cause problems. Here’s how you can handle that:
Method 1: Automatically clear cache when closing edge
Setting Edge to automatically clear the cache when you close it is the most effective method for keeping things running smoothly. This way, you don’t have to remember to do it manually.
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Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner. Then, select Settings from the dropdown menu.
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On the settings page, find the left-hand sidebar and click on Privacy, search, and services.
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Scroll down until you see the Clear browsing data section. Click on Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.
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You’ll now see a list of options for what to clear when you close the browser. Toggle the switch next to Cached images and files to enable auto-clearing of cache on exit.
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If there are some sites you want to exclude from this process (maybe sites you often use and don’t want to reload every time), click Add under Don’t clear data for sites in this list.
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Enter the website address you want to exclude in the box. You can also decide if you want to clear data from third-party services on that site. Click Add to save the exception.
Method 2: Clear cache manually
If you prefer to clear your cache manually, here’s how to do it:
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Open Microsoft Edge and click the three dots in the top-right corner, then select Settings.
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In the Settings menu, click on Privacy, search, and services in the sidebar.
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Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section, and then click on Choose what to clear.
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In the dialog, set the Time range to your preferred period. To clear everything, select All time.
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Make sure to check the box next to Cached images and files. You can also check other types of data you would like to clear at the same time.
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Click Clear now to manually remove the cached files.