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## **Google Chrome:**

- Open Chrome:  
  - Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
- Access Settings:  
  - Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
  - Select “Settings.”  
  ![Image Placeholder](https://help.virtualinnovation.co.nz/desk/file/749543/blob "Web Design Image")
- Navigate to Privacy and Security:  
  - Scroll down and click on “Privacy and security” in the left sidebar.  
  ![Image Placeholder](https://help.virtualinnovation.co.nz/desk/file/749545/blob "Web Design Image")
- Clear Browsing Data:  
  - Under “Privacy and security,” click on “Clear browsing data.”  
  ![Image Placeholder](https://help.virtualinnovation.co.nz/desk/file/749548/blob "Web Design Image")
- Choose Time Range:  
  - Select the time range for which you want to clear the cache (e.g., “Last hour,” “Last 24 hours,” “All time”).  
  ![Image Placeholder](https://help.virtualinnovation.co.nz/desk/file/749563/blob "Web Design Image")
- Select Data Types:  
  - Make sure “Cached images and files” is selected.
  - You can also choose other types of data to clear if needed.
- Clear Data:  
  - Click on “Clear data” to delete the selected cache.  
  ![Image Placeholder](https://help.virtualinnovation.co.nz/desk/file/749564/blob "Web Design Image")

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