Quick summary
To delete YouTube cache on desktop, open your browser history settings and use the clear browsing data tool to remove cached files and cookies. Selecting All time as the time range ensures all stored YouTube data is fully wiped, restoring smooth video playback.
Steps
- On a desktop, open your browser settings and navigate to the History page.
- On the History page, locate the clear browser data button.
- Ensure browser cache and cookies are checked and enabled for clearing.
- Set the time period to All time for a full YouTube cache clear, then click Delete data to confirm.
- Sign in and reopen youtube.com in your browser to confirm video playback is working correctly.
