From 7c6ced0cc46b0586aa5e31712e59a7ca72764b4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ramu Konidena Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2020 13:22:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Added a redirect from 'remove cache' article to FAQ --- .openpublishing.redirection.json | 5 + .../clear-ie-cache-from-command-line.md | 123 ------------------ 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 123 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 browsers/internet-explorer/kb-support/clear-ie-cache-from-command-line.md diff --git a/.openpublishing.redirection.json b/.openpublishing.redirection.json index 0219414079..9eed385d57 100644 --- a/.openpublishing.redirection.json +++ b/.openpublishing.redirection.json @@ -14602,6 +14602,11 @@ "redirect_document_id": true }, { +"source_path": "browsers/internet-explorer/kb-support/clear-ie-cache-from-command-line.md", +"redirect_url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/kb-support/ie-edge-faqs", +"redirect_document_id": false +}, +{ "source_path": "windows/keep-secure/security-technologies.md", "redirect_url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10/index", "redirect_document_id": true diff --git a/browsers/internet-explorer/kb-support/clear-ie-cache-from-command-line.md b/browsers/internet-explorer/kb-support/clear-ie-cache-from-command-line.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7adcb24c17..0000000000 --- a/browsers/internet-explorer/kb-support/clear-ie-cache-from-command-line.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,123 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Clear the Internet Explorer cache from a command line -description: Introduces command-line commands and a sample batch file for clearing the IE cache. -audience: ITPro -manager: msmets -author: ramakoni1 -ms.author: ramakoni -ms.reviewer: ramakoni, DEV_Triage -ms.prod: internet-explorer -ms.technology: -ms.topic: kb-support -ms.custom: CI=111026 -ms.localizationpriority: Normal -# localization_priority: medium -# ms.translationtype: MT -ms.date: 01/23/2020 ---- -# How to clear Internet Explorer cache by using the command line - -This article outlines the procedure to clear the Internet Explorer cache by using the command line. - -## Command line commands to clear browser cache - -1. Delete history from the Low folder - `del /s /q C:\Users\\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History\low\* /ah` - -2. Delete history - `RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl, ClearMyTracksByProcess 1` - -3. Delete cookies - `RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2` - -4. Delete temporary internet files - `RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8` - -5. Delete form data - `RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16` - -6. Delete stored passwords - `RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32` - -7. Delete all - `RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255` - -8. Delete files and settings stored by add-ons - `InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351` - -If you upgraded from a previous version of Internet Explorer, you have to use the following commands to delete the files from older versions: -`RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 9` - -Command to reset Internet Explorer settings: -`Rundll32.exe inetcpl.cpl ResetIEtoDefaults` - -## Sample batch file to clear Internet Explorer cache files - -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](https://msdnshared.blob.core.windows.net/media/2017/09/ClearIE_Cache.zip). - -The batch file offers the following options: - -- Delete Non-trusted web History (low-level hidden cleanup) -- Delete History -- Delete Cookies -- Delete Temporary Internet Files -- Delete Form Data -- Delete Stored Passwords -- Delete All -- Delete All "Also delete files and settings stored by add-ons" -- Delete IE10 and IE9 Temporary Internet Files -- Resets IE Settings -- EXIT - -**Contents of the batch file** - -```dos -@echo off -# This sample script is not supported under any Microsoft standard support program or service. -# The sample script is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. Microsoft further disclaims -# all implied warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability -# or of fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of -# the sample scripts and documentation remains with you. In no event shall Microsoft, its authors, -# or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any -# damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business -# interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or -# inability to use the sample scripts or documentation, even if Microsoft has been advised of the -# possibility of such damages - -:home -cls -COLOR 00 -echo Delete IE History -echo Please select the task you wish to run. -echo Pick one: -echo. -echo 1. Delete History -echo 2. Delete Cookies -echo 3. Delete Temporary Internet Files -echo 4. Delete Form Data -echo 5. Delete Stored Passwords -echo 6. Delete All -echo 7. Delete All "Also delete files and settings stored by add-ons" -echo 8. Delete IE10 and 9 Temporary Internet Files -echo 9. Reset IE Settings -echo 00. EXIT -:choice -Echo Hit a number [1-10] and press enter. -set /P CH=[1-10] - -if "%CH%"=="1" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1 -if "%CH%"=="2" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2 -if "%CH%"=="3" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8 -if "%CH%"=="4" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16 -if "%CH%"=="5" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32 -if "%CH%"=="6" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255 -if "%CH%"=="7" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351 -if "%CH%"=="8" set x=RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 9 -if "%CH%"=="9" set x=rundll32.exe inetcpl.cpl ResetIEtoDefaults -if "%CH%"=="00" goto quit - -%x% - -goto Home -:quit -```