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How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why it greatly improves performance)


Clearing out this hidden data can give it a noticeable speed boost - here's how to track it down and delete it.

Elyse Betters Picaro/ZDNETIf your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. These utilities aren't intended for large-scale repairs, but can help make things run faster by cutting excess weight. Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times.

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