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Clear the Internet Explorer cache from a command line	Introduces command-line commands and a sample batch file for clearing the IE cache.	ITPro	msmets	ramakoni1	ramakoni	ramakoni, DEV_Triage	internet-explorer		kb-support	CI=111026	Normal	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.

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

@echo off
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: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