how to clear cache in laptop

To clear cache on a laptop, the process depends on whether you want to clear system cache, temporary files, or browser cache.

Clearing System Cache and Temporary Files on Windows Laptop

1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type "prefetch" and hit Enter. Select all files (Ctrl + A) and press Shift + Delete to permanently delete them.
3. Repeat the above for "temp" and "%temp%" folders by typing each in the Run dialog and deleting all files.
4. Use Disk Cleanup: Right-click the main drive (usually C:), click Properties, and then Disk Cleanup. Click "Clean up system files," select all options, and confirm.
5. Empty the Recycle Bin to free up space fully.

Clearing Browser Cache (Example: Google Chrome)

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu.
2. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
3. Choose the time range and check "Cached images and files."
4. Click "Clear data."

Tips

• Not all files may delete if in use; it’s safe to skip those.
• For system cleanup, tools like Microsoft PC Manager or third-party apps like WinDirStat can help manage space efficiently.

Following these steps will clear various types of cache on a laptop, improving performance and freeing up disk space.