Fix: Cannot Change Temporary Internet Files Cache Size

Tweak the registry or perform a system restore

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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We spend most of our time on the internet, and there are multiple user queries on how theycan speed up their internet. Well, Internet Explorer cannot be set to clear the cache automatically, but you can change the size of the cache.

Changing the cache size or making it smallerwill make the browser speedier. However, some users have reported that they cannot change the temporary internet file cache size. If you are among such users, then in this guide, we will share some solutions with you that will help you resolve the problem.

How to change the temporary internet files cache size?

Before you get ahead with the solutions that will help you with cannot to change the temporary internet file cache size issue, let us first take a look at the conventional way of changing the temporary internet file size.

This is the usual way of increasing the temporary internet cache file size. However, if you are not able to set the cache file size or the slider is missing, which has been reported by multiple users. You can go ahead with the advanced troubleshooting solutions mentioned below.

What to do if I cannot change the temporary internet files’ cache size?

1. Tweak the Registry

Note that tweaking the registry files wrongly could take things south and even brick your PC. So, it is recommended that you create a backup of the registry before fiddling with it.

You can also check out our guide that will help you with some quick ways tofix the corrupt registry in your Windows 10 PC. In case you forgot to take a registry backup, we would suggest you check out our guide that will help you to restore theregistry without any backup.

2. Delete the temporary internet files folder

The reason why you cannot change the temporary internet files cache size might be that the Temporary Internet Files folder is corrupt.

In such a case, to fix this issue, you need to delete all the temporary internet files inside the folder and then check if this lets you change the cache size.

3. Perform a System Restore

Do note that system restore process will work only if you have created a system restore point on your PC. If you do not knowhow to create a restore point, then you should refer to our guide, which will help you with that.

4. Reset your PC

Chances are some of the system files are missing from your PC, or the installation was problematic. In this case, we would suggest you reset your PC, as this would bring your PC back to a fresh state.

Do note that reset your PC only when none of the above solutions helped you resolve the cannot change temporary internet files cache size problem.

That is it from us in this guide. We have a guide to help you quicklyclear the cache files on your Windows 11 PC.

You can also check out our guide that lists some solutions tofix the temporary files not deleting automaticallyusing Disk Cleanup.

Feel free to let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions helped you fix the cannot change temporary internet files cache size problem.

Fix: Cannot Change Temporary Internet Files Cache Size#

How to change the temporary internet files cache size?#

What to do if I cannot change the temporary internet files’ cache size?#

1. Tweak the Registry#

2. Delete the temporary internet files folder#

3. Perform a System Restore#

4. Reset your PC#