How to Clear Your Browser Cache

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How to Clear Your Browser Cache

Over time, your web browser stores temporary files, images, and other data to help websites load faster. While this can improve your browsing experience, it can also lead to outdated content, slow performance, or even login issues. Clearing your cache can resolve these problems and ensure you’re seeing the most up-to-date versions of websites.

This guide will walk you through the steps to clear your cache on various browsers. Please scroll to the instructions for your preferred browser, or use the dropdown in the top left corner to go directly to it.

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Google Chrome

  1. In the top right of the browser window, click the three vertical dots (more_vert) and select Delete browsing data.
  2. In the new tab, set the time range to All time
  3. Check the box next to Cached images and files. Uncheck any other selected options.
  4. Click Delete data and close the tab.
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Microsoft Edge

  1. In the top right of the browser window, click the three horizontal dots (more_horiz) and select Settings.
  2. In the left-hand sidebar of the new tab, select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Scroll down to Delete browsing data and click on the Choose what to clear button.
  4. Set the time range to All time.
  5. Check the box next to Cached images and files. Uncheck any other selected options.
  6. Click Clear now and close the tab.
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Mozilla Firefox

  1. In the top right of the browser window, click the three horizontal lines (menu) and select Settings.
  2. In the left-hand sidebar of the new tab, select Privacy & security.
  3. Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data and click on the Clear data button.
  4. Set the time range to Everything.
  5. Check the box next to Temporary cached files and pages. Uncheck any other selected options.
  6. Click Clear and close the tab.
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Apple Safari

Mac Desktop / Laptop

  1. In the safari menu, choose Safari > Settings, then click Privacy.
  2. Click Manage Website Data.
  3. Select the target Dutchess NY website, then click Remove All.

iOS

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.
  2. Tap Remove All Website Data.
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Android Browser

  1. Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu) and select Settings.
  2. Select Personal browsing data.
  3. Select Delete browsing data.
  4. Check the box next to Cached images and files. Uncheck any other selected options.
  5. Click Delete data and return to the browser.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

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Please be aware that support for Internet Explorer was discontinued in 2022. Many Dutchess County websites will not operate correctly in this browser. Microsoft recommends using the Edge Browser instead.

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. On your keyboard, press the [Ctrl], [Shift] and [Del] Keys simultaneously.
  3. Check the box next to Temporary Internet files and website files. Uncheck any other selected options.
  4. Click Delete and reload the page.