Often, for novice users, the question arises: "How to clear the cache on the hard drive?" This operation can be performed using browser tools or specialized software. Both of these methods will be considered. In the first case, a binding will be made to the most popular browsers today. And as a specialized program, “Ccleaner” will perform, which perfectly copes with such tasks.
What is cache?
Before cleaning the cache, we will find out what is hidden behind this word. In most cases, this is memory, which can significantly improve performance and performance. All modern processors have a 2- or even 3-level cache, the capacity of which can be 16 MB. But any browser uses a hard drive for these purposes. That is, after visiting the page on the Internet, a copy of it is stored on the drive. The more sites and blogs you've viewed, the more space is taken up. Fortunately, modern devices for storing information have an impressive amount. But still, clogging it is not recommended. In addition, there are times when pages conflict, and then without such a procedure simply can not do.
Internet explorer
Let's start by looking at how to clear the cache using the most common page viewer, Internet Explorer , as an example. In the menu, select the following item: "Service \ Internet Options". In the window that opens, go to the "General" tab. In the "Browsing History" section, click "Delete." From the list that appears, you need to select only one - "Temporary Internet files." Then click
the same button, but now in this form. Cleaning will be done automatically. At the end, the same window “Internet Options” opens, which is closed by clicking “OK”.
Mozilla, Yandex, Chrome, Opera
The Yandex Browser, Google Chrome, Opera, or Mozzilla Firefox cache can be deleted as follows. At the same time, press the key combination “Ctrl” + “Shift” and, without releasing them, “Delete”. The "Clear History" window opens. It is necessary to set one checkbox in it. To do this, right-click the mouse in front of the "Clear Cache" item. All other values must be inactive. Next, click on the "Clear History" button. At the end, this window will automatically close and you will be taken to the “Settings” section (if you use “Yandex-browser”, “Google Chrome” or “Opera”) or to the main page in case of “Mozzilla Firefox”.
Special Utilities
The second way to clear the cache is to use special programs. The most commonly used for these purposes is the “Ccleaner” from “Piriform”. First you need to download it from the official site and install. In the next step, this useful utility should be launched. Then you need to go to the tab "Cleaning", which is located in the upper right corner. Next, pay attention to the “Windows” and “Applications” tabs. On the first of them, in the Internet Explorer section , check the box next to "Temporary Internet files." And on the second, in the section of each browser, we do similar actions opposite the “Internet cache”. Then we click the “Analysis” button. The program will search for the specified information. According to its results, a message will be displayed on how many files can be deleted, and how much memory will be freed. To complete, click "Clear". After completion, close the application.
Conclusion
This article has described two ways to clear the cache. The browser allows you to make this operation built-in. It is rational to use this approach only when only one site viewer is used. If there are several of them, then it is better to use the second option - the specialized utility “Ccleaner”.