To delete saved data in Microsoft Edge, you can follow these simple steps:
Clearing Saved Browsing Data in Edge
Edge stores various types of data, including passwords, cookies, and browsing history. You can clear this data to protect your privacy and improve browser performance. Here's how:
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Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
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Access Settings:
- Click on the three horizontal dots (...) in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
- Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
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Navigate to Privacy, Search, and Services: In the Settings menu, click on Privacy, search, and services in the left-hand navigation bar.
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Find "Clear browsing data": Under the "Clear browsing data" section, you will see an option that says "Choose what to clear". Click on that.
- As the reference states: "In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more Settings Privacy, search, and services . Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear."
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Choose what to clear: A new panel will appear where you can choose what type of data to delete:
- Browsing history: A record of the websites you have visited.
- Cookies and other site data: Information that websites store on your computer.
- Cached images and files: Temporary files that speed up page loading.
- Download history: List of the files you have downloaded.
- Passwords: Saved login credentials.
- Form data: Saved information that you have typed into forms.
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Select the Time Range: Choose the time range for the data you want to delete (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All time).
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Clear Data: Click the Clear now button to delete the selected data within the chosen time range.
Tips for Managing Data
- Regularly Clear Data: It's a good practice to clear your browsing data periodically to maintain privacy and browser performance.
- Customize Settings: You can adjust the settings for what data is stored in Edge to suit your preferences.
- Use Privacy Features: Consider using Edge's privacy features, such as tracking prevention, to limit data collection.
- Be Mindful of Saved Passwords: Be aware that clearing saved passwords will require you to re-enter them when logging into websites.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete saved data in Microsoft Edge.
