How to clear Google Chrome cache
In this tutorial, we will look at various options for clearing the cache of the popular Google Chrome browser. Let's start with an explanation of the terminology, find out why it is necessary to clear the cache, and how it can be useful to us.
: Clear the cache of the Google Chrome browser so that it works faster and more correctly.
: Google Chrome browser installed and that's it.
If you do not have installed Google Chrome browser, but really want to use it, you can download it for free on the official Google Chrome website and install it on your computer.
What is cache and why “clear it”
Cache or cache(English “cache”) is a virtual space in the computer’s memory where the browser stores: pictures from visited sites, some videos, copies of pages of visited sites and some other files. Saving files and pictures in the computer's memory allows you to more quickly display already viewed sites.
Reasons for clearing Google Chrome browser cache:
- free space on the hard drive;
- so that sites are displayed correctly(Some updated elements on sites may not work for you until you clear your browser. This is because your computer is using files that are stored on your computer, and not updated files on the site server).
Clearing Google Chrome cache. First way
This method takes longer, but does not require memorizing the key combination on the keyboard if you rarely clear browser cache.
First, we need to go to the settings of the Google Chrome browser. In the upper right corner of the browser there is a function key for the browser menu:
Rice. 1. Google Chrome browser menu icon
Left-click on this icon, after which the browser menu will appear. In this menu we look for the “Settings” item:
Rice. 2. “Settings” item of the Google Chrome browser
We click on the “Settings” item with the left mouse button, after which the main browser settings will open. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and left-click on the “Show advanced settings” element:
Rice. 3. Required element on the settings page
After clicking on this element, additional Google Chrome browser settings. Click on the “Clear history...” button:
Rice. 4. Button “Clear history...”
After this, a clear history window will open. In this case, we are interested in clearing the browser cache, so we check the box next to the item “Images and other files saved in the cache” and in the top list “Delete the following elements:” select “for all time”. After that, left-click on the button at the bottom of the “Clear history” window:
Rice. 5. Select the necessary cleaning conditions in the Google Chrome browser
After clicking on the “Clear history” button, the program will perform the necessary steps to delete the cache. While this task is running, we will be shown a spinning indicator to the left of the pressed button:
Rice. 6. Rotating cache clear progress bar
After the program clears the browser cache, this window will close and we will see the previously opened Google Chrome browser settings window. Now clearing the browser cache is complete; to be sure, you can close and open the Google Chrome program.
Clearing Google Chrome cache. Second way
This method is faster than the first, but requires memorizing a simple key combination on the keyboard. So, press the key combination on the keyboard simultaneously: “Ctrl+Shift+Delete”, if everything is done correctly, the “Clear history” window will open. In this window, also check the box “Images and other files saved in the cache”, indicate “Delete the following items:” select “all time” and click the “Clear history” button:
Rice. 7. Window for clearing history and cache of the Google Chrome browser
After this, the actions described in the first option about the rotating cleaning progress indicator will be repeated. After the clear history window closes, restart your browser (close and open Google Chrome).
This completes the lesson “How to clear the Google Chrome cache”. In this lesson, we learned how to clear the cache of the popular Google Chrome browser in several ways. And which implementation option to choose as more convenient is up to you.
