How to clear Javascript from IE8 cache?

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I normally do web development with Chrome and sometimes FireFox. I'm now trying to fix a problem that occurs on IE8.

After updating a Javascript file for a web page, I've tried doing the following things to be able to load the changed file:

F5 CTL-F5 [Many times] Developer Tools > Cache > Alwasys Refresh from Server Tools > Internet Options > Browsing History > Settings > Every Time I visit the site

But it's not picking it the changes. I can see the file is changed within Chrome

See: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/866619/how-to-force-ie-to-reload-javascript — Marco Demaio, Jan 25 '14 at 19:39

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Feb 18 '13 at 03:14

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Ctrl-R is short cut for clearing cache.

The always refresh from server is reset when you close the browser

edited Feb 18 '13 at 03:14

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answered Mar 30 '12 at 22:58

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Another concern with the "only when you close the browser" is you may have to close all open IE windows, not just that one instance. – WSkid Mar 30 '12 at 23:03
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Well, Ctrl-R didn't do it. But your suggestion about closing the browser seems to have done it. I closed Developer Tools and then shut down the browser and then restarted IE8. I'm anxious to go back to Chrome... – George Hernando Mar 30 '12 at 23:05

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:52

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Give this a shot, it's kind of a similar problem.

How to force IE to reload javascript?

I would think something else is going on if you are able to see it in Chrome. Close out IE completely after clearing everything and start a new instance.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:52

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answered Mar 30 '12 at 23:00

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How to clear Javascript from IE8 cache?

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