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PatrickRoss
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Jan 12, 2026

How can I clear browser cache from chrome?

Hello everyone, I have some issues with a few websites not loading correctly in Chrome, and I suspect it may be related to the browser cache. I know Chrome stores temporary files, but I’m not sure wh...
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Quincos
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Jan 12, 2026

You're looking to completely clear browser cache Chrome on your Windows computer. Here's a step-by-step explanation of the statement:

Objective: Completely reset Chrome to its default state, deleting all user data, cache, cookies, and settings.

Preparation:

1. Close Chrome: Make sure Chrome is not running on your computer. This is essential to avoid any file access issues.
2. Locate the folder: Find the following folder on your computer:

  • %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
  • %LocalAppData% is a shortcut for C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local
  • Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.

 

Clear browser cache Chrome:

1. Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).
2. Navigate to the path mentioned above: %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
3. Delete the entire folder and its contents. You may need administrator privileges to do this.
4. Confirm the deletion by clicking "Yes" or "OK" in the prompt that appears.

When you launch Chrome again, it will:

1. Recreate the folder: Chrome will automatically recreate the Default folder and its contents.
2. Reset all settings: All your Chrome settings, including bookmarks, extensions, and themes, will be lost unless you have synced your data with your Google account.
3. Start fresh: Your browser will be restored to its default state, free from any cache, cookies, or user data.

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