To clear the cache for a specific website in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps using the Developer Tools:
Steps to Clear Cache for a Specific Website
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Open Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
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Navigate to the Target Website: Go to the specific website for which you want to clear the cache.
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Open Developer Tools: Right-click anywhere on the webpage and select "Inspect" (or "Inspect Element") from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press the F12 key.
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Navigate to the Application Tab: In the Developer Tools panel, click on the "Application" tab. If you don't see the Application tab, click the ">>" button to reveal additional tabs.
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Storage Section: In the Application tab's sidebar, find and expand the "Storage" section.
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Clear Site Data: Select "Clear site data". This will bring up a panel where you can choose what to clear.
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Confirm and Clear: Ensure that the correct options are selected (typically "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files" are the relevant ones). Click the "Clear data" button. This will remove the cached data and cookies specifically for the website you're currently viewing.
Alternatively, using the Network Tab:
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Follow steps 1-3 above.
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Navigate to the Network Tab: In the Developer Tools pane, click on the "Network" tab.
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Enable Disable Cache: Check (or uncheck and then check again) the "Disable cache" option. This ensures that the next time the page loads, it will be fetched fresh from the server, bypassing the cache.
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Reload the Page: Refresh the webpage. This forces Edge to download the latest version of the website, effectively clearing the cache for this instance.
Important Considerations:
- Clearing the cache for a specific website might require you to log back in if the site uses cookies for authentication.
- The "Disable cache" method is useful for development purposes, allowing you to see changes to a website without having to manually clear the cache repeatedly.
- Ensure you are on the specific website you intend to clear the cache for before executing these steps.
By following these steps, you can efficiently clear the cache for a particular website in Microsoft Edge, resolving potential issues caused by outdated cached data.
