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How do I clear the Java cache?
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
- Java version(s):
6.0, 7.0
Clearing the Java Plug-in cache forces the browser to load the latest versions of web pages and programs.
Clear Java cache by deleting Temporary Files through the Java Control Panel.
Windows XP
- Click on the Start button and then click on the Control Panel option.
- Double click on the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.
Windows 7, Vista
- Click on the Start button and then click on the Control Panel option.
- In the Control Panel Search enter Java Control Panel.
- Click on the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.
Windows 8
Use search to find the Control Panel
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Press Windows logo key + W to open the Search charm to search settings
OR
Drag the Mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner of the screen, then click on the Search icon.
- In the search box enter Java Control Panel
- Click on Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.
Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above
- Click on Apple icon on upper left of screen.
- Go to System Preferences
- Click on the Java icon to access the Java Control Panel.
Delete Temporary Files through the Java Control Panel
- In the Java Control Panel, under the General tab, click Settings under the Temporary Internet Files section.
The Temporary Files Settings dialog box appears.
- Click Delete Files on the Temporary Files Settings dialog.
The Delete Files and Applications dialog box appears.
- Click OK on the Delete Files and Applications dialog. This deletes all the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the cache.
- Click OK on the Temporary Files Settings dialog. If you want to delete a specific application and applet from the cache, click on View Application and View Applet options respectively.
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