How to Delete Cookies on Microsoft Edge
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer to remember your preferences and settings. While they can enhance your browsing experience, they can also pose privacy concerns if not managed properly. If you’re using Microsoft Edge and want to delete cookies to protect your privacy or simply to clear up space, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge
First, launch the Microsoft Edge web browser on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, you can download it from the official Microsoft website.
Step 2: Access the Settings Menu
Once Edge is open, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the window to open the menu. From the dropdown list, select “Settings.”
Step 3: Navigate to Privacy, search, and services
In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on “Privacy, search, and services.” This section contains all the options related to your privacy settings and cookies.
Step 4: Go to Clear browsing data
In the Privacy, search, and services section, you will find an option called “Clear browsing data.” Click on it to proceed.
Step 5: Select cookies and site data
On the Clear browsing data page, you will see a list of options to choose from. Scroll down and find the “Cookies and site data” option. Check the box next to it to select it.
Step 6: Choose the time range and click Clear
Next, you can choose the time range for which you want to delete cookies. If you want to delete all cookies, select “All time.” If you want to delete cookies from a specific time period, select the appropriate option.
After selecting the time range, click on the “Clear” button at the bottom of the page. Microsoft Edge will now remove the selected cookies from your browser.
Step 7: Confirm the action
A confirmation message will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion of cookies. Click “Clear” again to proceed.
Step 8: Restart Microsoft Edge
To ensure that the changes take effect, restart Microsoft Edge. Close the browser, then open it again to see the updated settings.
By following these steps, you can easily delete cookies on Microsoft Edge and maintain your privacy while browsing the web. Remember to regularly review and manage your cookies to keep your browsing experience secure and efficient.
