How to clear Java cache

How do I clear the Java cache?

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This article applies to:

• Platform(s):Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
• Java version(s):6.0, 7.0

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Clearing the Java Plug-in cache forces the browser to load the latest versions of web pages and programs.

To clear the Java Plug-in cache:

1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Java icon in the control panel.
   The Java Control Panel appears.

3. Click Settings under Temporary Internet Files.
   The Temporary Files Settings dialog box appears.
   

4. Click Delete Files.
   The Delete Temporary Files dialog box appears.

5. Click OK on Delete Temporary Files window.
   Note: This deletes all the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the cache.
6. Click OK on Temporary Files Settings window.
   Note: If you want to delete a specific application and applet from the cache, click on View Application and View Applet options respectively.

from: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/plugin_cache.xml