How To Delete Temporary Internet Files

The following directions are for Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and Mozilla Firefox 3.0 browsers only (see icons below).

If you are using a different browser other than the two listed here, you can call the OSU IT Helpdesk at
(405) 744-HELP, e-mail us at helpdesk@okstate.edu, or visit 113 Math Sciences (OSU-Stillwater campus) for instructions.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer
7.0
• Open Internet Explorer
• On the upper right hand side of the window, select the Tools button
• A menu list should appear, select Internet Options.
• In the Internet Options window, on the General tab, click the Delete... button under the Browsing History section.
• A new window named Browsing History should appear. Click the delete button next to Temporary Internet Files, Cookies and History. Wait for each progress bar to close before going on to the next delete button. Do Not click the delete buttons next to Form Data or Passwords.
• Close all Internet Explorer windows.


• Mozilla Firefox
3.0
• Open Firefox
• Click on Tools from the menu bar at the top of the browser window.
• From the Tools menu, select Options...
• In the Options window, select the Privacy icon at the top.
• Under the Private Data section, click the Clear Now... button.
• Check only the boxes next to Browsing History, Download History, Saved Form and Search History, Cache and Cookies. Do Not check the boxes next to Offline Website Data, Saved Passwords and Authenticated Sessions.
• Click the Clear Private Data Now button.
• Once the window has closed, close all Firefox windows.