Clear Outlook Cache

When one clears the Outlook cache it helps improve Outlook’s performance. If one wishes to improve the performance of Outlook on their computer then clearing cache files is a good idea. Microsoft Community forums have helpful answers to such queries: Clear cache in Outlook – Microsoft Community/.

How to Clear Cache in Outlook?

There are several ways one might want to clear the cache on your computer:

  • One can opt to delete temp files in Outlook.
  • To do so users need to close Outlook.
  • After that they need to type in the command Windows ‘key + R’; this helps run the dialog box.

  • Here one needs to type in the path directory address: ‘%localappdata%\Microsoft\Outlook’.
  • After that one needs to press ‘Enter’.
  • When the cache files open one needs to look for a folder called ‘RoamCache’.
  • Upon double-clicking on the same one can clear the files shown.

Besides deleting the files from the cache folder one can also delete the same from the Recycle bin.

  • Another way to clear cache files is to open Outlook.
  •  Under File, one can select ‘Options’ and then ‘Advanced’.
  • Once one clicks on ‘Empty Cache’ there are easy prompts to follow to clear all cache files.

For more ways to clear cache, one can navigate to the Microsoft Outlook folder. Here they will find the Cache folder. Upon double clicking the RoamCache folder they can view and delete the cache files.

One can find more details here: How do I clear the cache or locally reset/refresh the client/app? – Microsoft Support.

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