How to clear the cache in Yandex browser on a computer

Those who are familiar with technology know that while surfing the Internet, the device downloads all the data from the server and processes it. Only then do we see the finished result in the form of pictures, text, video and other content on the screens of our monitors. The algorithm works only on the first visit to the site; in the future, in order not to download all the data again, some of it is saved on the computer. This is the cache, its role is to speed up the loading of web pages, reduce the load on the Internet network and increase program performance. Why is it necessary to clear such a useful cache in the Yandex browser, if it is so useful, is it worth eliminating it at all or is it better to leave everything as it is? Below we have discussed common questions: do you need to clear the cache, why do it, and how to clear the cache from the web browser on your computer and smartphone?

Why clear the Yandex browser cache

Data caching technology significantly speeds up the loading of web pages. Instead of re-downloading data from the site, some of the information is saved on the computer. At the first request, the browser quickly retrieves all the data and shows it to us. This algorithm is many times faster than sending a request to the server, waiting for its response and decrypting the received data.

Unfortunately, in the second method of working (using a cache) not everything is so smooth. Clearing the cache in the Yandex browser is really necessary, since these temporary files can negatively affect the speed of the web browser in the event of a failure or accumulation of a large amount of data.

Reasons for clearing the Yandex browser cache:

Freeing up space on the system logical drive. Typically, disk space on a Windows system (most often designated by the letter “C”) is very limited. For stable operation of the system, you periodically have to clean it of programs, temporary data, etc. One way to free up free space is to reset the Yandex browser cache. Sometimes the cache takes up several gigabytes of memory;
Elimination of viral infection. Rarely, the cache may contain malicious code. It’s better not to take risks and delete the cache after visiting suspicious sites;
Speed up the browser. Gradually, a large cache volume accumulates in the Yandex web browser storage. It becomes more difficult for the browser to perform any operations with this buffer, which slows down the speed of the application. It is worth freeing up memory occupied by the cache to speed up the browser;
Removing useless files. Quite often we enter a site only once. The cache is formed, but then lies completely idle for weeks. This is extra ballast that there is no need to store on the computer;
Restoring the correct operation of the browser. We recommend deleting the cache from the Yandex browser if the web page is not displayed correctly. Due to a temporary glitch, site design change, or data corruption, some web resources may not load or malfunction.

Where is the Yandex browser cache located?

All cache data is normal temporary files. By default, they are located in a common directory with data from all applications in Windows. Seeing the number of files is not difficult, you just need to know where to look.

How to view cache data:

Find Yandex Browser on the desktop or in the Start menu.
Right click on it and select “Properties”.
Click on the “File location” button.
We exit the “Application” directory to the previous folder; to do this, click on the up arrow, it is located to the left of the address of the current section. In Windows 10, we can click on “YandexBrowser” directly in the address bar.
Open the “User Data” folder, and then “Default”.
Go to the “Cache” folder.

All files stored in the folder are cached.

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How to clear the cache of one site in Yandex browser

Sometimes you don’t need to clear the entire cache in your browser, but only data from one site. This action is useful for testing, if the site is not working correctly, or if you want to completely refresh the page (so that data is not taken from the cache). The most common use of the function is an attempt to gain access to a problematic resource. Due to failures in hosting or code, the site becomes unavailable. Even after restoring its functionality, files are taken from the computer, and access still cannot be obtained. All this is because of the cache. After deleting the cache, it will work, of course, if the problem has already been fixed.

How to clear the cache on a website in the Yandex browser for free:

We use hotkeys. F5 is responsible for reloading the page, and the combination Ctrl + F5 is for a complete reload, ignoring the cache;
We delete the cache manually. How to do it:

We right-click on any place on the site and select the “Examine element” item.
Select the “Application” tab. This item may be hidden, in which case we can find it by clicking on the right arrow.
Select the “Clear Storage” tool.
In the working window at the end of the page, click on the “Clear site data” button. Important! We check that in the “Cache” section the checkboxes next to all elements are selected.

What is it for

The cache stores page data so it loads faster. The device consumes less energy. But this leads to a lack of space. Then it needs to be cleaned. This type of cleaning is safe. The only thing is that data about the passwords registered when entering the site may disappear.

What is it like?

In Android OS, the cache is divided into three types:

Dalvik-Cache. Stores optimized files used to quickly launch programs. Located in a section invisible to the user;
The system cache stores information about programs built into the OS. During operation, the system creates files where it records data that it reuses;
Application cache. Data created by third-party programs downloaded from the Play Market, browsers, games.

How to clear the Yandex browser cache on Android

We recommend clearing the Yandex browser cache on your phone for the same reasons as in the case of the computer version of the cache. His role and problems are completely identical. Only the method of performing the procedure is slightly different. There are 2 ways to clear the Yandex browser cache on Android.

From the "Settings" section of the browser

The first method is very similar to a similar procedure with the browser version on a computer (cleaning section through “Settings”).

How to clear the Yandex browser cache on an Android phone:

Click on the three vertical dots on the right side of the search bar.
Scroll through the list and select “Settings”.
We look for the “Confidentiality” column and click on the “Clear data” element.
We check the box next to the “Cache” line, and we can leave the rest of the data.
Click on the “Clear data” button.

Via the Settings app

Android has a special function for clearing application data, including the cache in the Yandex browser.

Algorithm of actions:

Go to the Settings application.
Click on the “Applications” column.
Click on the “Browser” item with the Yandex icon.
Select the “Memory” section.
Select the “Clear cache” option.

We looked at all possible ways to clear the cache in the Yandex browser without deleting other data; each of them is available to users with any level of computer skills. After completing the work, the browser will start working faster and more stable. We recommend periodically cleaning data using one of the following methods, since data accumulates as you use your web browser. There is no need to clear the cache too often; it is better to do this once every couple of weeks or when problems arise in the browser.

Ways to clear cache

You can clear your browser cache in different ways. The most common three. In each individual case the result will be the same.

Standard method

Open your browser and follow the path: "Menu"(button in the form of three stripes in the upper right corner), then follow the path - "Story» — «Story" - in the left panel at the very bottom there is a button "Clear the history».
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In the pop-up window, select for what period to clear the history - it is recommended to select “ For the entire period ”.
Check the boxes next to the items you want to clear.
If you only need to clear the cache, leave the active checkbox only for this item. Click " Clear ".

Please check the options carefully. When you activate the form autofill option, you will no longer be able to log into sites without entering logins and passwords. They will be deleted and you will have to enter passwords manually.

Those who like to use hot keys will find the following combinations useful:

for Windows 10 – Ctrl + Shift + Del;
for macOS – Shift + ⌘ + Backspace – the same.

Using CCleaner

There are a lot of programs on the network for working with other programs, these are various cleaners and utilities that simplify the user’s interaction with the PC. The CCleaner utility is great for reading the cache.

The program is free, you can download it on the official Piriform website. And install in just a few clicks. Here we will look at instructions on how to clear the memory of the Yandex browser using CCleaner:

In the main window of the program interface, click “ Standard cleaning ” and here switch to the “ Applications ” tab.
Yandex Browser is displayed here as Google Chrome . To clear the cache, you need to set the necessary options in this section. Next, click “ Analyze ”, and then “ Clear ”.

If you have Chrome installed on your PC, the cache will also be cleared.