Delete Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer
When you access the same web page again, the browser uses the stored file and only downloads the new content. This feature improves network performance but fills the drive with potentially unwanted data. Control temporary internet files by deleting these files as needed to free up space on the drive.
Deleting these files is a quick fix for a drive that is nearing capacity.
Open Internet Explorer. Select Tools (the gear icon). Select Safety > Delete browsing history. If the Menu bar is enabled, select Tools > Delete browsing history instead. In the Delete Browsing History dialog box, clear all the check boxes except for the Temporary internet files and website files check box. Select Delete to remove the temporary internet files from your computer.
If the Temporary Internet Files folder hasn’t been emptied in a while, it may contain a large amount of web page content. It may take several minutes to delete it all.
Delete Cookies
Temporary internet files are different from cookies and are stored separately. Internet Explorer provides a separate feature to delete cookies. It is also located in the Delete Browsing History dialog box. Select the Cookies and website data check box, clear the other check boxes, and select Delete.
