When working on the Internet, many files of the pages viewed are recorded in the browser cache, which makes it possible to speed up loading when you visit these resources again. In some cases, the user may need to view the contents of the cache.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are working with Internet Explorer, to view the cache, open the "Tools" tab, select "Internet Options" - "General". Find the "Temporary Internet Files" section, click the "Options" button. In the window that opens, select "View files".
Step 2
When using the Opera browser, you can view the cache in several ways. First: type opera: cache in the address bar, you will see the browser cache. Second option: use the free OperaCacheView utility. It allows you to view the cache in a convenient form, get information about the size of files, save time, date of the last visit to the resource, etc.
Step 3
For users of the Mozilla Firefox browser, to view the cache, go to the directory where it is located. Usually the path to it looks like this: C: Documents and SettingsAdminLocal SettingsApplication DataMozillaFirefoxProfiles folder_with_alphanumeric_name Cache The exact path can be easily obtained by entering about: cache in the address bar of the browser and clicking the go button.
Step 4
For a more convenient view of the cache of the Mozilla Firefox browser, use the CacheViewer extension. You can download it from the official browser support site:
Step 5
For the Google Chrome browser, the cache files are located in the folder: C: Documents and Settings $ username Local SettingsApplication DataGoogleChromeUser DataDefaultCache. But they are not available for normal viewing, so it is better to type about: cache in the address bar of the browser and press Enter. For even more convenient viewing, use the Google Chrome Cache View utility, it is easy to find it on the Internet.
Step 6
Keep in mind that the browser cache stores a lot of information indicating your online activity. If you do not want someone, having gained access to your computer (for example, work), to analyze your work on the Internet, regularly clear the cache and the history of visits. You can set the cache to automatically clear when you turn off your browser.
