Since corrupted or outdated cache files can often hamper normal browser functionality, clearing the web cache & cookies is always a good idea to troubleshoot such issues. The same goes for Microsoft Edge as well.
So, what are the easiest steps to do so?
Read on as I’ve shortlisted the most concise methods to delete cache & cookies on Microsoft Edge for all available platforms.
To clear cache and cookies for your Microsoft Edge browser, open Settings & click on the Privacy, search, and services tab from the left pane. Now, select Choose what to clear & expand the pull-down menu for Time range. Choose All time.
Then mark the boxes for Cookies and other site data & Cached images and files. Click on Clear now. Your browser’s cache and cookies will be deleted.
Too short? Don’t worry. Below, I have discussed all these steps along with methods for different platforms in great detail. So, pick your platform and follow the procedure carefully, don’t skip over any steps.
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On Windows
- Launch Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dot icon from the top right corner of the screen.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Privacy, search, and services from the left pane.
- Select the Choose what to clear sub-option from the Clear browsing data now section.
- Click on the drop-down menu for the Time range and select All time.
- Tick the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Hit Clear now.
On Mac
- Open the Edge browser and click on Microsoft Edge from the apple menu bar.
- Select Clear Browsing Data…
- Click on the pull-down menu for Time range and select All time.
- Select the boxes for Cached images and files & Cookies and other site data.
- Hit Clear now.
On Android/iPhone
- Run Microsoft Edge on your android device.
- Tap on the three-dot icon at the bottom middle of the screen.
- Select Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
- Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Tap on Clear data.
Furthermore, in case you have trouble launching the Edge browser on your Windows PC, simply open File Explorer and paste the following path in the address bar: %localappdata%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\Cache_Data
Now, hit Enter. Press Ctrl+A and delete all the files from the targeted folder. This will effectively clear all the cache files of your Edge browser.
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FAQs
Should I clear the cache on Edge?
Yes. You should occasionally clear the cache on Microsoft Edge to free up space and improve the browsing performance.
Does clearing cache on Edge delete passwords?
No. Clearing the cache on Microsoft Edge doesn’t delete passwords or any other personal information.
Conclusion
That’s all for today. I hope this write-up has enabled you to clean your Edge browser’s cache and cookies effortlessly.
In case you have any queries on this particular topic, let us know in the comment section below.
Have a nice day!
