Chrome - Clearing and cache data

  1. Improve Browser Performance
    Cached files build up over time and can slow down your browser.
    Clearing them can help pages load faster and free up storage space.
  2. Fix Loading or Display Issues
    Outdated or corrupted cached files can cause websites to load incorrectly.
    Clearing cache forces the browser to download fresh versions of page resources.
  3. Resolve Login or Session Problems
    • Cookies store session data.
      • When they get corrupted, you may experience:
        • Being logged out unexpectedly
        • Websites looping back to login pages
        • Other issues like: “Something went wrong”, "Gateway not found", "Connection timed out"
  4. Protect Privacy
    Cookies track your browsing behavior for things like ads and analytics.
    Clearing them removes tracking data and helps protect your privacy.
  5. Troubleshoot Website Errors
    Issues like buttons not working, pages not updating, or forms failing often come from stored cache or cookies.
    Clearing them is a common first step in troubleshooting.
  6. Ensure You're Seeing the Latest Content
    Cached versions of websites may show outdated text, images, or layouts.
    Clearing cache ensures you see the most recent version of a website.
  7. Fix Browser Storage Conflicts
    Sometimes websites use local storage or cookies that conflict with updated site features.
    Clearing old data removes conflicting files and allows features to function correctly.
  8. Improve Security
    Cookies can store login tokens. Clearing them:
    Helps protect your account when using a shared or public computer.
    Reduces the risk of session hijacking in some cases.
  9. Reset Website Preferences
    Useful if you want to reset saved settings like language, theme, or location preferences that websites stored in cookies.

On Chrome press Crtl+Shift+Del to access the panel below or
go to the top right of the screen where you can find 3 vertical dots  click on it and go to Delete browsing data

Try deleting the Cached images and Files first, and then if this doesn't fix the issue, select both Cookies and other data + Cached images and files

Delete Data