How to clear the Java cache on your Mac or PC to fix web browsing issues

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How to clear the Java cache on your Mac or PC to fix web browsing issues
It only takes a few moments to clear the Java cache on your computer.Guido Mieth/Getty Images

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  • You can clear the Java cache on your computer to fix issues with web browsing, and possibly help your computer run faster.
  • To clear the Java cache, open the Java control panel, which you can find in the Windows Control Panel or in System Preferences on a Mac.
  • You can also try deleting the temporary internet files stored on your computer.

Java is a programming language that helps many websites run correctly. When you visit a site that uses Java, it stores some data in a cache on your computer, which helps these sites run faster.

If you're having issues with Java on your Mac or PC, you can clear its cache, which forces it to reload its data. This can clear up bugs and other unusual behavior.

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It's worth pointing out, however, that few popular programs or websites rely on Java anymore, and Java is considered by some to be a significant security risk. If you don't have a specific need for Java, you should consider uninstalling it.

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How to clear the Java cache in Windows

1. Click the Start button and then type "Control Panel." Click the Control Panel when it appears in the Start menu.

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2. In the Control panel, click "Programs."

How to clear the Java cache on your Mac or PC to fix web browsing issues
Open the Programs section of the Control Panel to find Java.Dave Johnson/Business Insider

3. Click "Java." The Java Control panel should appear. If you don't see this option, it means you don't have Java installed.

4. In the "General" tab, in the "Temporary Internet Files" section, click "Settings…"

How to clear the Java cache on your Mac or PC to fix web browsing issues
Java's cache is controlled from the Temporary Files Settings dialog box.Dave Johnson/Business Insider

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5. Click "Delete Files…"

6. In the "Delete Files and Applications" dialog box, make sure the first two options are selected and then click "OK."

How to clear the Java cache on a Mac

1. Click the Apple icon in the top-left and then click "System Preferences..."

2. Click "Java." If you don't see this option, it means you don't have Java installed.

How to clear the Java cache on your Mac or PC to fix web browsing issues
Open Java in the System Preferences app.Oracle

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3. In the General tab, in the "Temporary Internet Files" section, click "Settings…"

How to clear the Java cache on your Mac or PC to fix web browsing issues
Click "Settings…" and then delete the temporary internet files.Oracle

4. Click "Delete Files…"

5. In the "Delete Files and Applications" dialog box, make sure the first two options are selected and then click "OK."

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