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Clearing Your Browser's Cache

Your browser's cache stores the contents of all the Web pages that you have visited during a session. To safeguard your information and prevent another user from viewing what you have entered, you should clear the cache memory after you have completed the application. To clear your browser's cache, follow the instructions below:

Netscape 6.x and 7.x users:

  1. Select Edit, then Preferences.
  2. Select Advanced from the Category listing.
  3. Select Cache.
  4. Select the Clear Disk Cache button then the Clear Memory Cache buttons.
  5. Select OK.

Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.x users:

  1. Select Tools, then Internet Options.
  2. Select the General tab at the top.
  3. Select the Clear History button.
  4. Select Yes to confirm.
  5. Select Delete Files.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Select OK to close the Internet Options Screen.