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How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and why it makes such a big difference)


Deleting this hidden data can noticeably speed up your computer - here's how to find it and clear it out.

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 Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times.

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