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Why do I need to clear my browser cache?
It is a good idea to clear your browser cache because it: prevents you from using old forms. protects your personal information. helps our applications run better on your computer.
How often should I clear my browser cache?
The biggest drawback of the Temporary Internet Cache is that sometimes files in the cache get corrupted and can cause problems with your browser. So it’s a good idea to empty the Temporary Internet Cache every couple of weeks or so no matter how much space it is taking up.
When do I need to clear the cache?
When there is a more subtle change to the site – involving images, pdfs, or some styling changes, you may need to clear the browser’s cache. This involves going to the browser settings and cleaning out all the stored files, forcing the browser to re-download the new page from the server.
Why is my browser cache not showing up?
Clear your browser cache (A quick guide) Whenever a website is updated, especially if there’s an image change or an update to style or scripts on the page, the changes aren’t always reflected immediately in the web browser. That’s because web browsers use a technique called caching : temporarily storing files on your computer’s hard drive.
How to clear your browser’s cache in Windows 7?
Go to Internet Options. On the General tab under Browsing History, select “Delete.”. Select only “Temporary Internet Files.”. Click the “Delete” button. In Internet Explorer 7 or 8: Go to Tools > Internet Options. On the General Tab under Browsing History, select “Delete Files.”.
Why does my browser keep serving old cached files?
Many times web developers have to make updates to the files that comprise your site in order to push a change or new feature live. If we change a file that your browser has cached, it’s going to keep serving the old, cached version of the file and you won’t see our most recent change.