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How to clear your Internet Explorer (version 7) cache from the command line

Step-by-step instructions for clearing the Internet Explorer (version 7) cache using the command line

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Steven S. Warren
Steven S. Warren
Nov 28, 2007
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It seem that all I want to do these days is work from the command line and keep my mouse from working. The less I have to use my mouse, the happier it makes me. I wanted to share with you how to delete IE cache from the command line. Follow these simple steps.

Normally, you have to open IE and choose Tools | Delete Browsing History | Delete All…

Another way would be to open the command line and type the following commands:

  • RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255 (Deletes ALL History)
  • RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1 (Deletes History Only)
  • RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2 (Deletes Cookies Only)
  • RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8 (Deletes Temporary Internet Files Only)
  • RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16 (Deletes Form Data Only)
  • RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32 (Deletes Password History Only)

It works great; I even put together a quick video for your enjoyment.

Steven S. Warren

Steven S. Warren is a popular author residing in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife and 2 children. As a columnist on such well-known IT web sites as Techrepublic.com, CNET, and ZDNET, Steven has published numerous articles. Additionally, Steven holds the following certifications: MCDBA, MCSE, MCSA, CCA, CIW-SA, CIW-MA, Network+, and I-Net+. You can visit his web site at http:\\\\www.stevenscottwarren.com. \ \ He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and has book on VMware Workstation 5 forthcoming.