How to Clear Cache in File Explorer
In today’s digital age, file explorers have become an essential tool for managing our computer’s files and folders. However, over time, these file explorers can accumulate cache files, which can slow down your system’s performance. Clearing the cache in your file explorer can help improve your computer’s speed and efficiency. In this article, we will guide you through the process of clearing cache in file explorer on different operating systems.
Windows
If you are using Windows, clearing the cache in File Explorer is relatively straightforward. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E.
2. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.
3. In Task Manager, go to the “Details” tab.
4. Look for the “Windows Explorer” process and right-click on it.
5. Select “End Task” to close the File Explorer process.
6. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
7. Type “services.msc” and press Enter to open the Services window.
8. Scroll down and find the “Windows Search” service.
9. Right-click on “Windows Search” and select “Stop” to stop the service.
10. Go back to the File Explorer folder and press Ctrl + Shift + N to create a new folder.
11. Right-click on the new folder and select “Properties.”
12. In the “General” tab, click on “Move Folder.”
13. Navigate to the “C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer” folder and click “OK.”
14. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to move the cache files to the new folder.
15. Restart your computer to complete the process.
macOS
For macOS users, clearing the cache in Finder is also a simple process. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or pressing Command + Space and typing “Finder.”
2. Press Command + Shift + G to open the Go to Folder dialog box.
3. Type “/Library/Caches/com.apple.finder” and press Enter.
4. Delete the contents of the “com.apple.finder” folder to clear the cache.
5. Restart your Mac to complete the process.
Linux
Linux users can clear the cache in Nautilus (the default file explorer in Ubuntu and other distributions) by following these steps:
1. Open Nautilus by clicking on the folder icon in the application menu or pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
2. Press Ctrl + H to open the hidden files and folders.
3. Navigate to the “.cache” folder in your home directory (usually located at “/home/[Your Username]/.cache”).
4. Delete the contents of the “.cache” folder to clear the cache.
5. Restart your computer to complete the process.
By following these steps, you can clear the cache in your file explorer on different operating systems, which can help improve your computer’s performance and speed.
