Internet Explorer 8 (Win) - Clearing Cache and Cookies

This document explains how to clear the cache and cookies in Internet Explorer 8.
  1. Select Tools > Internet Options.

    Tools > Internet Options

  2. Click on the General tab and then the Delete... button.

    General > Delete

  3. Make sure to uncheck Preserve Favorites website data and check both Temporary Internet Files and Cookies then click Delete.

    uncheck Preserve Favorites website data; check both Temporary Internet Files, Cookies; > Delete

Further Troubleshooting

The above procedure for clearing cache and cookies should work for the majority of websites, but certain website and applications such as WiscMail require a more thorough procedure. If you are still having issues, try to steps below.

  1. Close out of Internet Options. Click on Tools and select Developer Tools.

    Tools > Developer Tools

  2. In the Developer Tools window, click on Cache and select Clear Browser Cache...

    Cache > Clear Browser Cache...

  3. Click Yes to confirm the clearing of the browser cache.

    Yes button

See Also


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Doc ID:
12314
Owned by:
Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2009-09-29
Updated:
2022-06-27
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