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The link to deleting temporary internet files found under the Tools tab has disappeared. How do I restore this link?

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The link to deleting temporary internet files, cookies, etc. has disappeared from the Tools tab. How do I restore this link?

The link to deleting temporary internet files, cookies, etc. has disappeared from the Tools tab. How do I restore this link?

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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/remove-recent-browsing-search-and-download-history#w_how-do-i-clear-my-history

Also Firefox uses a Cache and not IE's temporary internet files.


edit: fixed a autocorrected word by PlayBook that I missed.

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hello tellurian001, this option should be available in the history menu.

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Chosen Solution

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/remove-recent-browsing-search-and-download-history#w_how-do-i-clear-my-history

Also Firefox uses a Cache and not IE's temporary internet files.


edit: fixed a autocorrected word by PlayBook that I missed.

Modified by James

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Note that the IE temporary internet cache and IE cookie storage is used by MS plugins like WMP and Silverlight.