The cache (cache) is a part of the RAM (or disk) memory for storing previously used data, which speeds up the process of multiple access to them. For example, browsers use a cache to store copies of frequently visited sites. However, the uncontrolled cache tends to grow to unprecedented sizes, take up memory and slow down the computer. This means that the cache needs to be cleaned.
Instructions
Step 1
So, for example, you continue to see the page updated on the server in the outdated version. You can eliminate this error by pressing the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + R (for Opera and Safari) or Ctrl + F5 (for Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome).
Step 2
The cache needs to be cleaned if: the disk space runs out, the browser crashes, individual applications do not work correctly, etc.
Step 3
You can clear your computer of temporary files using special utilities: Ccleaner, Auslogics Disk Defrag, TuneUp, etc. Moreover, each such program has its own capabilities and focus, and user reviews about them vary.
Step 4
If you prefer to delete temporary files manually, you must select: "Start" - "All Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Disk Cleanup".
Step 5
Next, you need to specify the C drive, and select the groups of files to be deleted (for example, thumbnails (Thumbnails), temporary files (Temp), archives, etc.). This option is more suitable for confident PC users.
Step 6
To manually clear the cache of the Mozilla Firefox browser, you can "go" the path: C: Documents and Settings USERNAME Local Setting Application Data Mozilla Firefox Profiles Cache profile folder. Or use the menu of the browser itself: Tools - Erase recent history - Details - Cache - Clear now.
Step 7
For other browsers, the cleaning procedure is almost identical, and differs in the peculiarities of the menu. Sometimes these operations have to be repeated 3-4 times to achieve the desired result.
There are also special utilities for clearing the browser cache, for example, Index.dat Eraser (if you can't delete files manually) or Google Removal Tool (a handy tool for site owners) and some others.
