Clearing your Browser Cache

Your browser cache is simply a place where your computer stores web pages, so when you go back to those pages it only has to download the changes, instead of downloading the entire page again. This saves considerable amounts of time and saves bandwidth (which translates into $$ savings) for you and your Internet Service Provider.

To increase your browser cache in recent versions of Internet Explorer, look up at the top of your browser and find the menu option labeled "Tools". Click it, and a drop down menu will display. Click the menu item labeled "Internet Options". A window will popup, and there will be several tabs at the top.

You should be on the general tab, if you aren't click the tab labeled "General". There will be several buttons, click the one labeled "Settings". You will get yet another window popup, this one will have an option for "Amount of disk space to use:", and it should have a slider bar. You can drag the slider bar to increase the size of your browser cache. When you're done, click OK on both windows. Close all Internet Explorer windows, and then start Internet Explorer. The changes should now have taken effect. Click on either photo below for a popup window with a larger screenshot.

Older versions of Internet Explorer and other browsers, such as Netscape, Mozilla, AOL, Firefox, Opera, etc. may have different methods for increasing your browser cache size. If your computer seems to be running very slowly, you may need to clear your browsers cache.

GTDS.net makes no warranty as to the condition of your computer, or how taking these steps could adversely affect your machine. We are not responsible for any damages you cause taking these steps. If you are unsure, consult a computer expert.