Where Does Microsoft Edge Store Temporary Files?

Microsoft Edge stores temporary files in various locations depending on the operating system and specific types of data. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the primary storage locations:

Windows

Cache Files

C:usersYourUsernameAppDataLocalMicrosoftEdgeUser DataDefaultCache

Temporary Files

C:usersYourUsernameAppDataLocalMicrosoftEdgeUser DataDefaultMedia Cache C:usersYourUsernameAppDataLocalMicrosoftEdgeUser DataDefaultCode Cache

Session and Cookies

C:usersYourUsernameAppDataLocalMicrosoftEdgeUser DataDefaultSessions C:usersYourUsernameAppDataLocalMicrosoftEdgeUser DataDefaultCookies

macOS

Cache Files

~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/Default/Cache

Temporary Files

~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/Default/Media Cache ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/Default/Code Cache

Note: The YourUsername placeholder should be replaced with your actual user account name. You can access these folders by typing the path in the File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS) address bar.

Clearing Temporary Files

Edge may also store temporary data in other locations such as browsing history and downloads, which are managed through the browser interface.

If you need to clear temporary files, you can do so via Edge’s settings. Follow the steps below to clear temporary files more manually:

Windows

Close all open windows and applications. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, then immediately start typing temp and press Enter. A window will pop up showing the temporary files. Select all (by pressing CTRL-A) and press the DELETE key. Reboot your laptop or desktop.

This should help improve your system's performance significantly!

MacOS

No specific instructions for macOS are provided here, but you can clear temporary files by navigating to ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/Default and deleting or emptying the Cache, Media Cache, and Code Cache directories.