Clearing Your Cache

Clearing the Browser Cache (or Private Data)
Internet browsers temporarily store pages to provide faster service when returning to a website. If the stored page is moved, updated, or deleted by the host, the cached file will not be updated. To ensure you are always receiving the most recent Learning A-Z information, we recommend you clear your temporary cache files (or private data) on a routine basis. 

Instructions for clearing your Internet browser's temporary cache file vary depending on the browser. Please locate your browser and operating system from the list below and follow the indicated steps.

Internet Explorer
Windows
Version 7.0:
1. Select the Tools menu.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Select the General tab.
4. In the Browser History section, click Delete.
5. In the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Files, and then click ok or yes.
6. Also in the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Cookies and then click ok or yes.
7. Select Close.
8. Click OK.
9. Close the browser and reopen it.

Version 6.0 or lower:
1. Select the Tools menu.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Select the General tab.
4. In the Temporary Internet files section, click Delete Files, and then click ok or yes.
5. Also in the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Cookies and then click ok or yes.
6. Close the browser and reopen it.

Microsoft no longer manufactures or supports Internet Explorer for Macintosh.

AOL
Version 8.0 or higher (Windows only)
1. Close the AOL program.
2. Select AOL from the Programs menu under Start.
3. Select AOL system information.
4. Select the Utilities tab.
5. Select Clear Browser Cache.

Version 7.0 or lower (Windows and Macintosh)
1. Select the Settings menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Select Internet Properties (WWW).
4. Click Delete Files and OK to confirm.
5. Click OK to close the window.
6. Close the AOL program.
7. Restart AOL.

Mozilla Firefox
Windows Version 2.0:
1. Select the Tools menu.
2. Select Options.
3. Select Privacy button at the top.
4. Select the Cache tab.
5. Click the Clear Cache Now button.
6. Select the Show Cookies button.
7. Click the Clear Cookies Now button.
8. Click OK.
9. Close the browser and reopen it.

Windows Version 1.0:
1. Select the Tools menu.
2. Select Options.
3. Click the Privacy button at the top.
4. Click the Clear Now button in the Private Data section.
5. Select the Cookies tab.
5. Click the Clear Cookies Now button.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the browser and reopen it.

Macintosh Version 1.5:
1. Select the Tools menu.
2. Select Clear Private Data.
3. Check the Cache checkbox.
4. Check the Cookies checkbox.
5. Select the Cookies tab.
6. Click the Ok button.
7. Close the browser and reopen it.

Macintosh Version 1.0:
1. Select the Firefox menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Select the Privacy category.
4. Click the Clear button located to the right of Cache.
5. Click the Clear button located to the right of Cookies.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the browser and reopen it.

Safari (Macintosh)
1. Select the Safari menu.
2. Select Reset Safari.

Netscape
Windows:
1. Select the Edit menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Expand the Advanced category.
4. Select Cache.
5. Click the Clear Cache button.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the browser and reopen it.

Macintosh:
1. Select the Netscape menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Expand the Advanced category.
4. Select Cache.
5. Click the Clear Cache button.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the browser and reopen it.