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FAQ:
IndexCat -- Clear Cache

Question:  Why and how should I clear the cache on my web browser when using IndexCat?

Answer:

Clearing the cache on your Web browser may improve web page download time and the performance of IndexCat.

For instructions on how to clear the cache, click the link of your browser type below:

Internet Explorer 6.x:

  1. Select Internet Options from the Tools pull-down menu.
  2. Click the General tab.
    • On the middle of this page is the Temporary Internet Files section.
    • Click the Delete Files button.
  3. You will then be prompted by the dialog box, Delete files.
    • In this dialog box, you are asked if you wish to Delete all files in the Temporary Internet Files folder.
    • Click the OK button.
  4. On the bottom of this page is the History section.
  5. Click the Clear History button.
  6. You will then be prompted by the dialog box, Internet Properties.
    • In this dialog box, you are asked if you wish to Delete all files in your History folder.
    • Click the OK button.
  7. Click the OK button on the General tab screen.

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Internet Explorer 7.x and 8.x:

  1. Select Internet Options from the Tools pull-down menu.
  2. Click the General tab.
    • On the middle of this page is the Browsing history section.
    • Click the Delete button.
  3. The Delete Browsing History dialog box will display.
    • In the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete files button.
    • In this dialog box, you are asked - Are you sure you want to delete all temporary Internet Explorer files?.
    • Click the Yes button.
  4. On the middle of this page is the History section.
    • Click the Delete history button.
    • In this dialog box, you are asked - Are you sure you want to delete your history of visited websites?
    • Click the Yes button.
  5. Click the Close button.
  6. Click the OK button on the General tab screen to close the Internet Options window.

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Firefox

  1. From the main menu, select Tools
  2. On the Tools menu, choose Options.
  3. On the Advanced panel, choose the Network tab.
  4. In the Offline Storage section, click "Clear Now".

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