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Clearing the cache in internet explorer

Step 1:

Find the Internet Explorer icon on the Desktop and double-click on it.

Internet Explorer icon.

Or click on Start, go to All Programs, and click on Internet Explorer.

Start, All Programs, Internet Explorer

 

Step 2:

After Internet Explorer opens, click on Tools, then click on Internet Options.

Click on Tools, then click on Internet Options.

 

Step 3:

The Internet Options pop-up box will appear. Click the Delete Cookies button.

Delete cookies

The Delete Cookies pop-up will appear. Click OK.

click OK

 

Step 4:

Then click on the Delete Files button.

click on delete files

Make sure "Delete all offline content" is selected. Click OK.

Click OK

 

Step 5:

Then click on Clear History.

Click on clear history

The Internet Options pop-up will appear. Click Yes.

Click yes.

Congratulations!

You have successfully cleared the cache in Internet Explorer.

If you have problems when trying these instructions, or if you have other questions, please contact the Information Technology Helpdesk at 229-245-4357 or send an e-mail to helpdesk@valdosta.edu.