As you browse the internet, your computer creates and stores temporary files for every site you visit. This allows your computer to load these sites more quickly on future visits, but all those temporary files stored in your cache take up space and can slow down your computer. Clearing your cache can free up space on your computer's hard drive and improve its performance. It can also be an easy fix for random error messages or pages that don't load properly.

To clear your cache, follow the steps that apply to your browser.

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Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Apple Safari
Apple iPad/iPhone
Mozilla Firefox
Android
Internet Explorer

Google Chrome

1. Access the Chrome menu by clicking on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser toolbar.

2. Scroll down and select Settings.

3. Select Privacy and security. 

4. Under Privacy and security, select Delete browsing data

5. Select one of the options along the top of the Delete browsing data box to choose the time range for deletion.

6. Click the checkbox for Cached images and files.

7. Click Delete data.

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Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner of the browser toolbar to access the Menu.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Privacy, Search, and Services.

4. Select Clear Browsing Data.

5. Click Choose what to clear.

6. On the Delete browsing data page, use the drop-down options at the top to choose the Time range for deletion.

7. Check the box next to Cached images and files.

8. Click Clear Now.

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Safari

1. Open the Safari app.

2. Choose Settings, then click Privacy.

3. Select Manage Website Data.

4. Choose one or more websites and click Remove. If you’re trying to improve the performance of VIN, including vin.com in your selection can help.

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Apple iPad and iPhone

1. Select Settings from the home screen.

2. Select Apps.

3. Select Safari.

4. Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data.

5. Use the drop-down options at the top to choose the Timeframe for deletion.

6. Tap the red Clear History button.

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Mozilla Firefox

On PC

1. Click the menu icon (three stacked horizontal lines) in the top right corner. Scroll down and select Settings.

2. Select Privacy and Security from the left column. 

3. Under Cookies and Site Data, select Clear browsing data.

4. In the Clear browsing data and cookies pop-up, use the drop-down options at the top to choose the time range for deletion. 

5. Check the Temporary cached files and pages box.

6. Click Clear.

On MAC

1. From the History Menu, select Clear Recent History.

2. Under When, use the drop-down menu to choose the time range for deletion.

3. Check Temporary cached files and pages.

4. Click Clear.

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Android

Open Chrome.

2. Access the Chrome Menu by clicking on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser toolbar.

3. Select Delete browsing data.

4. Use the drop-down options at the top to choose the time range for deletion.

5. To delete all browsing history, cached images, and files, choose Delete data.

6. To choose specific types of data to delete, choose More options.

7. Check the types of data you want to delete and then tap Delete data.

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Windows Internet Explorer 10 & 11 (IE10 & IE 11) 

1. Select Tools from the Main Menu bar or click the tools icon in the upper right corner of the window.
•    From the Tools icon, click Safety.
•    From the Tools menu, click Delete Browsing History.

2. In the Delete Browsing History box, check Temporary Internet files and click the Delete button. Note: If you have a bookmark to VIN as one of your favorites be sure you uncheck the box next to Preserve Favorites website data if that box is checked.
   
   
3. Wait for the computer to complete the process, then click OK.

Windows Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)

1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. The Internet Options box should open to the General tab.
2. On the General tab, in the Browsing history section, click the Delete... button.
3. In the Delete Browsing History box, select Temporary Internet files and click the Delete button. Note: If you have a bookmark to VIN as one of your favorites be sure you uncheck the box next to Preserve Favorites website data if that box is checked.
4. Wait for the computer to complete the process, then click OK.

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