Clearing cached data in Microsoft Edge helps ensure that websites load the most recent content and can resolve browsing issues caused by outdated or corrupted cache files.

Automatically clear cache on exit

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window. Then select Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: In the Settings page, navigate to the left-hand sidebar and click on Privacy, search, and services.

Step 3: Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section and click on the option labeled Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.

Step 4: You'll see a list of options that can be cleared on exit. Toggle the switch next to Cached images and files to enable automatic clearing of cache each time you close Edge.

Step 5: If you wish to exclude certain websites from having their cache cleared, click on the Add button under the Don't clear data for sites in this list section.

Step 6: Enter the website address you want to exclude in the dialog box that appears. Optionally, you can choose whether to clear data from third-party services on that site. Click Add to save the exception.

With these settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically clear the cache every time you close the browser, helping to keep your browsing data fresh without manual intervention.

Clear cache manually

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner. Select Settings from the menu.

Step 2: In the Settings menu, click on Privacy, search, and services in the left sidebar.

Step 3: Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section and click on Choose what to clear.

Step 4: In the dialog that appears, select the time range for which you want to clear the cache by clicking on the drop-down menu next to Time range. To clear all cached data, select All time.

Step 5: Check the box next to Cached images and files. You can also select any other types of data you wish to clear.

Step 6: Click on Clear now to manually delete the cached data.

By manually clearing the cache, you can ensure that any outdated files are removed and that websites load the most recent content during your browsing session.

Regularly clearing your cache or setting it to clear automatically can improve your browsing experience by ensuring you have access to the latest website data.