How to Delete Temporary Internet Files

When you surf the Internet, as well as visit a website, files are stored on your computer. Each time you purchase something online, do online banking, access your email or do any other online activity, your computer stores the information. Deleting temporary Internet files can help to protect your data.

Deleting Temporary Internet Files for Internet Explorer 5 and 6

1. Open your Internet Explorer browser by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or in your program files. Click on "Tools," then click on "Internet Options" from the tools menu.




2. Click on "General," then click on "Delete Files." The hourglass will appear as the temporary Internet files are deleted.

Deleting Temporary Internet Files for Internet Explorer 7

1. Click on the "Start" button, located on the bottom left of your computer monitor. Click on "Control Panel," "Network and Internet," then click on "Internet Options."




2. Click on "General," then click on "Delete" under "Browsing History."




3. Click on "Delete All," "Yes" to confirm, then click on "OK."

Deleting Temporary Internet Files for Internet Explorer 8

1. Click on the "Start" button, then "Control Panel."




2. Click on "Network and Internet," then "Internet Options."




3. Select and click on "Safety," then "Delete Browsing History."




4. Locate and select each of the text box beside each category that you want to delete.




5. Click on "Delete" to delete all the temporary Internet files.

Tips

Deleting temporary Internet files will make web pages load much faster. Therefore, you should delete the files on a regular basis.

Sources and Citations:

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