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RefWorks (Classic): Clearing your cache

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When you run into problems with exporting references to RefWorks, or with the RefWorks online interface in general, it can help to clear your browser's cache. This is a common trick used to troubleshoot tech problems, which prompts your computer to load a completely fresh copy of the RefWorks website and any related data.

Select your browser below to find instructions:

Firefox logo Chrome logo Internet Explorer logo Older Internet Explorer logo Safari logo
Firefox  Chrome  IE 9 IE 8 and earlier Safari

 

Firefox

Navigate to either Tools or Firefox > History then select Clear Recent History:

 

 

Select Everything as your time range, and select Cache:

 


 

 

Chrome

Navigate to the three bars at the far right of the URL bar, then select Settings:

 

 

 

 

Show advanced settings:




Navigate to Privacy, then choose Clear browsing data:

 

 

 

Select Cached images and files:


Internet Explorer 9

Navigate to the small wheel at far right, then select Internet Options:

 

 

 

 

Under the General tab, navigate to Browsing History and select Delete:







Check off Temporary Internet Files and select Delete:

 

 

 

Internet Exploerer 8 and earlier

Naviagte to Tools, then select Delete Browsing History:

 

 

 

 

Check off Temporary Internet Files and select Delete:



Safari

Navigate to the Safari menu, then select Empty Cache: