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CLEARING the Cache File for AOL

The cache is used to keep local copies of frequently accessed documents on your PC and, thus, reduces time connected to the network through your ISP. If you want to be assured that you are viewing the most current version of a webpage, hit the "reload" button which will compare the cache document to the website and show the most current version of that page. It is suggested, that you purge your cache file from time to time to assure you are getting the most current version of a webpage, however.
Purging your cache file varies dependent upon your browser. The instructions on this page refer to Netscape, Netscape Communicator, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. If these instructions do not apply to your browser, contact your ISP for specific instructions.

AOL3.0, AOL4.0 and AOL 5.0
From your AOL task bar, choose "My AOL." Then, choose PREFERENCES.
Next, select the "WWW" icon, on the next page, from the tabs at the top of the page, choose the "General Tab."
From the "General Tab," move down the page to "Temporary Internet Files." "Pages you view on the internet are stored in a special folder for quick viewing later." Click "DELETE FILES" and then click "OK."
Next, click "Settings." "Check for newer versions of stored pages." You will have three choices. 1) "Every visit to the page," 2) "Every time you start Internet Explorer," or 3) "Never." We suggest you select 1) "Every visit to the page." Then, click OK.
Return to the "General Tab." Move down the page to HISTORY.
"The history folder contains links to pages you've visited for quick access to recently viewed pages." You can choose the number of "Days to keep pages in history." Choose a number and select CLEAR HISTORY.
Next, "Delete all items in your history folder." Click YES.
Then, hit OK at the bottom of AOL Internet Properties then exit out from preferences.
AOL3.0 should be similar to these instructions. If you should have any difficulty, contact AOL technical support.

In addition with AOL:

From "PREFERENCES," select "Download," which will give you the "Download Preferences."
From "Download Preferences," select a lower number for "Retain information about my last ____ downloads."

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