Cache:
Stores temporary files like images and scripts from websites you visit
- Clearing cache helps load updated content and frees up space.
Cookies and Site Data:
Saves your login info, preferences, and session data.
- Clearing the logs you out of most sites can fix login or display issues.
Browsing History (optional):
Keeps track of websites you’ve visited.
- Clearing it removes that record from Edge.
Steps to Clear Data in Microsoft Edge:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Click Settings.
- Select Privacy, search, and services from the left sidebar.
- Click Clear browsing data.
- Under the Delete browsing data tab:
- Set Time range to All time.
- Check the following:
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Site permissions
- (Optional) Browsing history
- Click Clear Data.
- Close and reopen Edge for best results.
Note:
- This action will sign you out of most websites.
- It does not delete your saved passwords or bookmarks.