Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to clear unused cache files on Windows 11

Cache files are essential files your computer store future use. This often makes it faster for your computer to retrieve them next time.

The problem is that system cache files can pile and use up too much storage. The best way to delete cache files on Windows 11 is via the storage settings.From there you will be able to delete different categories of cache.

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Windows Terminal Commands

ipconfig /flushdns - This Clears DNS

wsreset.exe - This resets and clears Cache from the Microsoft Store.
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Time Stamps

0:00 Storage Settings
1:33 Clear DNS Cache
2:09 Erase Microsoft Cache