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Purpose
The purpose of this article is to detail the process for clearing cache and cookies in a few of the more commonly used web browsers.
Target Audience
Description
Cache and cookies are bits of data stored on your computer or other smart devices that help websites function better. They allow websites to remember your place, keep items in your shopping cart, or remember your VUnetID to simplify logins. Most of the time, these are helpful, but sometimes clearing old data from a site can resolve unexpected issues.
This guide provides instructional resources for clearing cache and cookies in various browsers.
Your VUIT technician may ask you to clear cache and cookies in your web browser as a troubleshooting step when issues with websites arise.
In the past, clearing cache and cookies would affect all websites in your browser, which could be quite inconvenient. However, modern browsers now allow you to clear cache and cookies for specific sites. This means you can enjoy a smoother browsing experience with minimal disruption to your other favorite websites.
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