Opera (Windows) - Clearing Cache and Cookies

This document explains how to clear the cache and cookies in Opera 9 through 11.

Newer Versions of Opera

  1. Open the red O and then click Settings. Alternatively you can press Alt and P together.

    Click Settings

  2. Open the Privacy & Security tab. Now click Clear browsing data...

    Clear Browsing Data

  3. In the drop-down box select the beginning of time. Then check only Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Now click Clear browsing data.

    Clear Data

Opera 10.50, 11

  1. Click on the Opera button in the top left corner > Settings > Delete Private Data...

    NOTE: You can also access this menu by holding Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

    Opera button > Settings > Delete Private Data...

  2. Click on Detailed Options to show the rest of the options. Make sure only the following are checked:

    • Delete temporary cookies
    • Delete all cookies
    • Delete entire cache

    Click on the Delete button.

    Delete Private Data dialog

Opera 9 and Opera 10

  1. Click on Tools > Delete Private Data....

    Delete Private Data option in Tools menu

  2. Click on Detailed Options to show the rest of the options. Make sure only the following are checked:

    • Delete temporary cookies
    • Delete all cookies
    • Delete entire cache

    Click on the Delete button.

    Delete Private Data dialog

See Also


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Doc ID:
12381
Owned by:
Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2009-10-07
Updated:
2025-04-11
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