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title: Clear the Internet Explorer cache from a command line
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description: Introduces command-line commands and a sample batch file for clearing the IE cache.
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author: ramakoni
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manager: dcscontentpm
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ms.prod: internet-explorer
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ms.topic: troubleshooting
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ms.author: ramakoni
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localization_priority: Normal
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ms.custom: CI111020
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ms.reviewer: ramakoni, DEV_Triage
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---
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# How to clear Internet Explorer cache by using the command line
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This article outlines the procedure to clear the Internet Explorer cache by using the command line.
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## Command line commands to clear browser cache
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1. Delete history from the Low folder
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`del /s /q C:\Users\\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History\low\* /ah`
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2. Delete history
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl, ClearMyTracksByProcess 1`
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3. Delete cookies
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2`
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4. Delete temporary internet files
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8`
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5. Delete form data
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16`
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6. Delete stored passwords
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32`
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7. Delete all
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255`
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8. Delete files and settings stored by add-ons
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`InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351`
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If you upgraded from a previous version of Internet Explorer, you have to use the following commands to delete the files from older versions:
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`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 9`
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Command to reset Internet Explorer settings:
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`Rundll32.exe inetcpl.cpl ResetIEtoDefaults`
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## Sample batch file to clear Internet Explorer cache files
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A sample batch file is available that you can use to clear Internet Explorer cache files and other items. You can download the file from https://msdnshared.blob.core.windows.net/media/2017/09/ClearIE_Cache.zip.
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The batch file offers the following options:
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- Delete Non-trusted web History (low-level hidden cleanup)
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- Delete History
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- Delete Cookies
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- Delete Temporary Internet Files
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- Delete Form Data
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- Delete Stored Passwords
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- Delete All
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- Delete All "Also delete files and settings stored by add-ons"
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- Delete IE10 and IE9 Temporary Internet Files
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- Resets IE Settings
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- EXIT
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**Contents of the batch file**
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```console
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@echo off
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:: AxelR Test Batch
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:: tested on Windows 8 + IE10, Windows7 + IE9
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:home
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cls
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COLOR 00
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echo Delete IE History
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echo Please select the task you wish to run.
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echo Pick one:
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echo.
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echo 1. Delete Non-trusted web History(low level hidden clean up)
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echo 2. Delete History
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echo 3. Delete Cookies
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echo 4. Delete Temporary Internet Files
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echo 5. Delete Form Data
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echo 6. Delete Stored Passwords
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echo 7. Delete All
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echo 8. Delete All "Also delete files and settings stored by add-ons"
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echo 9. Delete IE10 and 9 Temporary Internet Files
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echo 10. Reset IE Settings
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echo 77. EXIT
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:choice
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Echo Hit a number [1-10] and press enter.
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set /P CH=[1-10]
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if "%CH%"=="1" set x=del /s /q C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History\low\* /ah
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if "%CH%"=="2" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1
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if "%CH%"=="3" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2
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if "%CH%"=="4" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8
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if "%CH%"=="5" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16
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if "%CH%"=="6" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32
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if "%CH%"=="7" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255
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if "%CH%"=="8" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351
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if "%CH%"=="9" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 9
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if "%CH%"=="10" set x=rundll32.exe inetcpl.cpl ResetIEtoDefaults
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if "%CH%"=="77" goto quit
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%x%
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goto Home
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::Temporary Internet Files > Delete files - To delete copies of web pages, images, and media
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::that are saved for faster viewing.
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::Cookies > Delete cookies - To delete cookies, which are files that are stored on your computer by
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::websites to save preferences such as login information.
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::History > Delete history - To delete the history of the websites you have visited.
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::Form data > Delete forms - To delete all the saved information that you have typed into
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::forms.
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::Passwords > Delete passwords - To delete all the passwords that are automatically filled in
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::when you log on to a website that you've previously visited.
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::Delete all - To delete all of these listed items in one operation.
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::enter below in search/run to see Low history dir if exists
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::C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History\low
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::Delete all low(untrusted history) very hidden
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::this will clean any unlocked files under the dir and not delete the dir structure
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::del /s /q low\* /ah ::del /s /q C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History\low\* /ah
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goto Home
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```
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