Clear Cache in Windows 10

 

You should occasionally clear the cache on your Windows 10 computer, to help your system run faster and reclaim disk space. A cache is a set of temporary files used by a program or the operating system. Sometimes, the cache in Windows can slow down your PC, or cause other problems. The temporary files cache is found in the Disk Cleanup program, and your File Explorer history can be cleared from the File Explorer's options menu.

If you're running low on storage space, or notice some unusual behaviour from Windows 10, one of the first things you can do is clear the cache.

In particular, there are two caches you should know how to reset: temporary files and file explorer history.

HOW TO CLEAR THE TEMPORARY FILES CACHE ON WINDOWS 10 USING DISK CLEAN UP:

1. Click Start, and then type "Disk Cleanup."
2. Click Disk Cleanup when it appears in the search results.
3. Make sure that drive "C:" is selected, and click "OK."
4. Check the box next to "Temporary files." It's up to you if you check other kinds of files.
5. Click "OK."
6. It may take a few moments, but your temporary files cache will be cleared.

     HOW TO CLEAR THE FILE EXPLORER HISTORY ON         WINDOWS 10:

1. Open any File Explorer window. One way to do this is to open a folder, or click the File Explorer icon in the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
2.  Click the "View" tab at the top of the window.
3.  In the ribbon, click "Options."
4.  On the General tab in the Privacy section, click "Clear.

Apply these two simple steps regularly to keep your windows 10 performance fast and avoid unnecessary lag and disk consumption. 

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