Feeling bogged down by endless tabs, sluggish performance, or privacy worries? Your Microsoft Edge is likely cluttered with history, cache, and cookies. Wiping them clean not only boosts speed but also safeguards your data. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to delete Microsoft Edge history, cache, and cookies completelyโno remnants left behind. Ready to refresh? Let's dive in! โญ
Why Clear Microsoft Edge History, Cache, and Cookies? Quick Benefits
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Faster browsing: Ditch bloated cache for lightning loads.
- ๐ก๏ธ Enhanced privacy: Erase tracked history and sneaky cookies.
- ๐ Fresh start: Perfect for shared PCs or selling devices.
- ๐ฑ Sync-free wipe: Handles synced profiles across devices.
Pro tip: Do this weekly for optimal performance. Now, the easiest method everyone loves...
๐ Method 1: Clear Everything via Microsoft Edge Settings (Easiest for Beginners)
The built-in "Clear browsing data" tool nukes Microsoft Edge history, cache, and cookies in one go. Here's how:
- Open Microsoft Edge and click the three dots (โฎ) in the top-right corner.
- Hover over Settings โค Select Privacy, search, and services.
- Scroll to Clear browsing data โค Click Choose what to clear.
- Toggle these for a complete delete:
- Browsing history (includes searches and visits)
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files (your main speed killer)
- Bonus: Download history, passwords (if unchecked, save first!)
- Set Time range to All time for total wipe.
- Hit Clear now. Boomโdone! ๐
Wait, what if you're signed in? Edge syncs data to the cloud. Head to edge://settings/profiles/sync and pause sync first, or wipe per-device only.
โก Method 2: Keyboard Shortcut for Instant Clear Microsoft Edge Cache & More
Too many clicks? Use this power move:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Delete (Mac). Instant dialog!
- Select All time, check Browsing history, Cookies, Cached images/files.
- Clear now. Your browser refreshes like new. ๐
This skips menusโideal for quick cleanups. But for stubborn remnants, keep reading...
๐งน Target Specifics: Delete Microsoft Edge History Only
Need just history? No problem:
- Type edge://history/ in the address bar โค Enter.
- Click Clear all or filter by date/site.
- Confirm. History gone forever!
For cache solo: edge://settings/clearBrowserData โค Check only Cached images and files.
๐ช Deep Dive: Remove Edge Cookies Completely (Including Third-Party)
Cookies track you across sites. To obliterate:
| Option | What It Does | Best For |
| All cookies | Wipes site data + trackers | Full privacy reset |
| Third-party only | Removes ads trackers | Keep logins, kill spies |
| Site-specific | edge://settings/content/cookies โค Search & Remove | One pesky site |
After clearing, sites may ask to reloginโsmall price for security! ๐
๐ง Advanced: Wipe Microsoft Edge Profile Data Completely
For power users wanting zero traces:
- Close Edge fully (Task Manager: End all msedge.exe processes).
- Navigate to
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default (Win) or ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/Default (Mac).
- Delete Cache, Cookies, History, Web Data folders.
- Restart Edge. Total factory reset! โ๏ธ
Warning: Back up bookmarks first via edge://favorites/ export.
Sync users? Visit account.microsoft.com โค Privacy โค Delete activity. Official source: Microsoft Edge Support.
๐ฑ Mobile? Clear on Android/iOS Too
Edge app: Menu โค Settings โค Privacy โค Clear browsing data. Select all โค Clear. Sync wipes across devices automatically. Seamless! ๐ฒ
Prevent Future Clutter: Pro Tips
- โญ Enable Clear browsing data on exit in Settings โค Privacy.
- โค Use InPrivate mode for sensitive surfing.
- ๐ก๏ธ Extensions like "Cookie AutoDelete" auto-wipe.
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Schedule via Task Scheduler (Windows) for hands-free cleans.
Done right, your Edge flies! Still issues? Check for updates via edge://settings/help. You've got thisโyour browser thanks you. ๐ Share your results below!