Browser Temp Files - PC

To speed the loading of web pages, browsers store cached or temporary copies of web pages and images to your hard drive. In most cases, this is a blessing but in some cases, where the information on web pages changes frequently (webmail, bulletin boards, OASIS, eLearning, etc.,) it is a hindrance. To delete these cached copies, use the directions below.

Firefox 2.x, 3.x

1. Open Firefox
2. Click the Tools menu option
3. Select Clear Private Data…
4. If prompted, check each box next to the information that you would like to remove and click Clear Private Data Now. 

Internet Explorer 7.x

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Click the Tools menu option
3. Click Internet Options
   • Look in the middle section of this window
4. Click the Delete button under Browser History
5. The Delete Browsing History window will appear.  Click the Delete All button.
   • You will be asked to confirm this. 
6. In the Internet Options window, click OK
   • This will close the Internet Options window

Safari 2.x, 3.x (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari > Empty Cache.
3. Click Empty to confirm.

Safari 2.x, 3.x (PC)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Edit > Empty Cache.
3. Click Empty to confirm.

If you have any questions or problems, feel free to call the Help Desk at 481-6030.