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.