How to Clear the Cache
To clear the cache in Microsoft Edge, complete the following steps:
How to Clear the Cache When You Close the Browser Window
You can also set Microsoft Edge to clear the cache automatically every time you close the browser window. To do so, complete the following steps:
Reasons to Clear the Cache
The cache consists of items that Microsoft Edge finds and saves while you surf the web. Websites can and do change their data regularly, so there’s a chance that what’s in your cache is outdated. When Microsoft Edge loads that outdated information, you won’t see the most up-to-date information from the websites you visit. Similarly, a cached version of a web page may include a form. If you’re trying to fill out a form but running into problems, consider clearing the cache and trying again. In addition, when the server hardware on which a website runs is upgraded or its security configuration changes, you may not be able to sign in on a cached version of the site or access available features, such as viewing media or making purchases. Finally—and more often than you’d expect—the cache inexplicably becomes corrupt. When this happens, all kinds of difficult-to-diagnose issues arise. If you’re having trouble with Microsoft Edge and you can’t pinpoint the problem, clearing the cache may help.
