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How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Microsoft Edge

Manually or automatically clear browser cache and cookies

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Updated onOctober 1, 2024

updated onOctober 1, 2024

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If you’re looking on how to clear the cache and cookies on Microsoft Edge, just go toedge://settings/privacyin your browser and hit theChoose what to clearbutton.

You may also pasteedge://settings/clearBrowserDatain Edge’s address bar and pressEnter.

Here’s a more in-depth breakdown:

How do I clear cache and cookies on my Microsoft Edge?

How do I clear cache and cookies on my Microsoft Edge?

1. Clear cache and cookies manually

1.1 Clear all cache and cookies

1.2 Clear individual site cache and cookies

2. Clear cache and cookies automatically

2.1 Clear cache and cookies on exit

2.2 Clear cache and cookies using a browser extension

How do I clear cache and cookies on Microsoft Edge on Android?

What data do I lose if I clear cache?

Clearing cookies deletes temporary files such as images, scripts and login sessions. This means that after you clear data, some sites may take longer to load and you’ll have to login back into some accounts.

Why clear cookies and cache?

If you let your browser cache and cookies sit for too long, yourEdge browser could spike up its CPU usageand you’ll notice it becomes slow orcrashes often. Ensure you regularly perform this task for optimal performance.

Aside from clearing cache and cookies on Microsoft Edge, you can alsoturn on the efficiency modeto optimize your browser. You can alsoenable quiet notificationsif you’re looking to focus on your tasks.

These are just some of the useful features of the browser. You can play around anddiscover more about Microsoft Edge. Furthermore, the browser is constantly being updated to elevate your browsing experience so don’t be shy to dig deeper and find out what it has to offer.

Summary

That’s a wrap from us.Accessing Internet Optionsin Edge and clearing data and cache is essential for maintenance. But we’re curious to know. Manual or automatic clearing of cache and cookies? Let us know your preference below.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.