First Aid Kit

Clearing Web Browser's Cache

As you visit different web sites, web browsers are designed to automatically save a copy of the site in what is commonly known as "cache". Cache allows a web page to load faster on subsequent visits, however, this sometimes prevents immediate changes to a site from appearing. Clearing cache will free up disk space and ensure that the site you are viewing is up to date.

In order to clear out your cache follow the instructions below that match the type of web browser you use:

• Internet Explorer 7
• Internet Explorer 6
• Firefox 3
• Firefox 2
• Safari 3.1.2
• Opera 9

• Firefox 3 for Macintosh
• Firefox 2 for Macintosh
• Safari 3.1.2 for Macintosh
• Opera 9 for Macintosh

Clearing Cache on Internet Explorer 7

1. From the Tools select Internet Options on the menu bar.
2. Choose the General tab.
3. Under Browsing history, click Delete....
4. Next to "Temporary Internet Files", click Delete files....
5. Click Close.
6. Click OK.

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Clearing Cache on Internet Explorer 6

1. In Internet Explorer, select Tools, then Internet Options on the menu bar.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Click Delete Files.
4. Select the checkbox labeled Delete all offline content.
5. Click OK on the Delete Files dialog box.
6. Click OK.

Clearing Cache on Firefox 3

1. Click on Tools, then Options... on the menu bar.
2. Click the Privacy icon.
3. Click on Clear Now under the Private Data section.
4. Ensure that Cache is checked, then click Clear Private Data Now.
5. Click on the OK button to return to browsing.

Clearing Cache on Firefox 2

1. Click on Tools then Options... on the menu bar.
2. Click the Privacy icon.
3. Click on Clear Now under the Private Data section.
4. Ensure that Cache is checked, then click Clear Private Data Now.
5. Click on the OK button to return to browsing.

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Clearing Cache on Safari 3.1.2

1. In the Safari menu, go to Edit and select Empty Cache...
2. Click the Empty button.

Opera 9

1. In the Tools menu, click Delete private data .
2. Click Details.
3. Check the boxes beside "Delete all cookies" and "Delete entire cache."
4. Click Delete.
5. Quit and restart the browser for the changes to take effect.

Clearing Cache on Firefox 3 for Macintosh

1. Click the Firefox menu and select Preferences
2. Click the Advances icon icon and click the Network tab.
3. Click Clear Now under the Cache section.
4. Ensure that Cache is checked, then click Clear Private Data Now.
5. Click the X in the top left corner to close the Advanced window.
6. Exit and re-launch the browser

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Clearing Cache on Firefox 2 for Macintosh

1. Click the Firefox menu and select Preferences
2. Click the Advances icon icon and click the Network tab.
3. Click Clear Now under the Cache section.
4. Click the X in the top left corner to close the Advanced window.
5. Exit and re-launch the browser

Clearing Cache on Safari 3.1.2 for Macintosh

1. In the Safari menu, click Empty Cache.

Clearing Cache on Opera 9 for Macintosh

1. From the menu, open the Tools menu and then select Delete Private Data.
2. Click on the Details button to display a list of options: .
3. Ensure that the Delete entire cache option is selected.
4. Click Clear Memory Cache button.
5. Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
6. Click OK.

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