How to delete your cache in Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 6.0
To overcome this problem go to:

  • Tools on the top tool-bar.
  • Internet Options.


Internet Explorer tools drop-down

Click on the General Tab.

  • Click on Settings under the 'Temporary internet files' section.
  • There are four options at the top of the box.
  • Please ensure that this is set to 'automatically'.


Settings dialogue


Click ok.


Internet Explorer 5.0

To overcome this problem:
  • Go to Tools.
  • Select Internet Options.


Internet Explorer tools drop-down

In the Internet Options window, on the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Files.

Internet Options

Click OK to 'Delete all files in the temporary folders box'.

Delete files pop-up message

  • Click the Settings button next to Delete Files.
  • Go to the Check for newer versions of stored pages option, select 'Automatically'.


Settings Dialogue

In the Temporary Internet Files Folder section, set the Amount of disk space to use to 100 MB or less.

  • Click OK to close the Settings screen.
  • Click OK on the Internet Options window.