How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Google Chrome for PC: Step-by-Step Guide

2 min. readlast update: 09.09.2025

Clearing cache and cookies on Google Chrome for PC is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do it:

Step 1: Access the Settings Menu

1. Click on the three vertical dots (menu icon) located in the upper right corner of the browser window.

2. From the dropdown menu, select **"Settings."**

Step 2: Navigate to Privacy and Security

1. In the left sidebar, click on **"Privacy and security."**

2. Then, click on **"Delete browsing data."**

Step 3: Choose What to Clear

1. A new window will pop up. You will see two tabs: **"Basic"** and **"Advanced."**

2. In the **"Basic"** tab, you can select:

- **Browsing history**

- **Cookies and other site data**

- **Cached images and files**

3. If you want to clear more data, switch to the **"Advanced"** tab, where you can select additional options such as:

- **Download history**

- **Passwords and other sign-in data**

- **Autofill form data**

- **Site settings**

- **Hosted app data**

Step 4: Select the Time Range

At the top of the pop-up window, you will see a dropdown menu labeled **"Time range."** Click on it and choose the time range for which you want to clear the data:

- **Last hour**

- **Last 24 hours**

- **Last 7 days**

- **Last 4 weeks**

- **All time**

Step 5: Clear Data

Once you have made your selections, click on the **"Clear data"** button. This will remove the selected cache and cookies from your browser.

Step 6: Restart Chrome

To ensure that the changes take effect, it’s a good idea to close and reopen Google Chrome.

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