How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Microsoft Edge

Cache and cookies play an essential role in browser performance by saving information about visited sites, making page loads faster and enabling a personalized experience. However, over time, accumulated data can slow down the browser or cause issues with loading certain pages. Clearing cache and cookies can improve performance and ensure privacy. This guide will walk you through clearing them in Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge Settings

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
  2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner to open the menu.
  3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Go to Privacy Settings

In the settings menu, navigate to the “Privacy, search, and services” section, where you’ll find options related to security and privacy.

Step 3: Choose Data to Clear

  1. Scroll down to the “Clear browsing data” section.
  2. Click on the “Choose what to clear” button.

Step 4: Set Clear Data Preferences

In the popup window, you can specify the types of data you want to delete. To clear cache and cookies:

  • Check the boxes next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files”.
  • If needed, choose a time range – from the last 24 hours to all time.

Step 5: Clear Data

After selecting your preferences, click the “Clear now” button. Edge will delete the selected data, which can make your browser run more smoothly.

Additional Tips

Regularly clearing cache and cookies helps maintain optimal browser speed. Additionally, if you experience issues loading specific sites, removing cookies and cache can often resolve them. Make sure to save your passwords or remember them, as you may need to log back into some websites afterward.

Following these steps will help you free up space and enhance your browsing experience in Microsoft Edge.