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By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

"How Do I Clear My Internet Cache?"

Wednesday April 23, 2008
"Internet cache" is a large store of temporary internet files that you've viewed, and that you may return to see within the next few days. Alas, these cache files build up to many hundreds of megabytes, and can slow your machine down with time. By clearing your "cache", you not only free up hard drive space, but you also speed up your computer and web page speeds. Don Schecter shows you how to clear your cache manually and automatically in this splendid video tutorial...

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January 13, 2008 at 3:13 pm
(1) Leon Muhlick says:

I checked the “empty temporary internet files folder when browser is closed” box in internet options as per your video. However when I start my machine each morning I immediately try the manual delete of history expecting it not to find any but it does. It’s as if the check box is being completely ignored. I use Windows xp with IE7

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