How to Clear Your PC’s Cache in Windows 10

Sun-Feb-2023
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Clearing your PC’s cache in Windows 10 can help improve the performance of your system and free up space on your hard drive. Here are the steps to clear your PC’s cache in Windows 10:

  1. Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings (gear icon).
  2. Click on the System option and then select Storage.
  3. Under the Storage Sense section, click on the Change how we free up space link.
  4. Under the Temporary files section, check the box next to the type of files you want to delete. This could include temporary files, recycle bin files, or downloaded program files.
  5. Click on the Clean now button to delete the selected files.
  6. If you want to clear the cache for a specific app, you can do so by going to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Find the app in question and click on it, then click on the Advanced options link. Under the Storage usage section, click on the Clear button to delete the app’s cache.

Note that clearing your PC’s cache may cause some apps to temporarily run slower or take longer to load while they rebuild their cache. However, this is usually a minor inconvenience compared to the benefits of clearing your cache.