GeekByte: Clear Your Internet Explorer 7 Cache Easily

Microsoft has made it easier to clear out the cache in IE 7 (it’s also called Temporary Internet Files). The cache is a collection of files that are saved on your computer as you browse the Internet. These files can help webpages load faster if you visit them at a later date. Sometimes it’s helpful to clear out these files. I’ve seen the size of the cached files get too big and cause problems with IE hanging. The fix was to delete that stored cache data. You might also want to clear these files if you’re shopping for your significant other and you don’t want them to know what you bought them.

To clear out these files, open IE 7 and click on the Tools menu. Choose “Delete Browsing History” at the top of the menu. A new window will open. To clear out all the files, choose the “Delete All” button at the bottom of the window. If you only want to delete certain files, choose from the buttons along right side of the window. Once you’re done clearing out the temporary files you want to delete, click the Close button if the window is still open.