How to clear the Cache in Windows 8?

Saving the cache in Windows helps to load data faster but will also "consume" your memory space. Especially when Windows 8 operating system runs in parallel with both Desktop and Modern UI interfaces. Therefore, after a period of use, you should delete the cache to free up space for the hard drive.

Currently there are quite a few utilities to support clearing the cache but if you do not want to install external software on your device, you can refer to the available tools that we introduce below.

Use Disk Cleanup

To do so, right-click on the hard drive partition to delete the cache, select Properties . In the General tab that appears, click Disk Cleanup and wait for the tool to calculate the temporary data that can be deleted, then click the Clear up system files button to complete.

Clear DNS cache

DNS caching is the place to store incoming data, helping to translate internet domain names to IP addresses. If your browsing is difficult, clearing DNS cache may be an effective solution. To do this, open the Command Prompt and enter the command line: ipconfig / flushdns .

Clear the cache of Windows Store

Windows Store is a Windows 8 app market that has never appeared on any Windows version before. To delete the cache for the Windows Store, open the Run (Win + R) dialog box and enter WSReset.exe . A notification page will appear telling you that cache deletion has been successful.

Clear cache of IE 10 in Modern UI

Windows 8 comes with two versions of IE 10, including a version for the Modern UI and desktop version. To clear IE 10's cache in the new interface, open IE from the Start screen, access Internet Options and select Delete the Browsing History , which is very simple.

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Good luck!