University Computer Help Desk

How to clear your Java cache in Mac OS X

If you are having problems accessing content through Java, clearing your Java cache may resolve the problem.

To clear your Java cache in Mac OS X, do the following:

  1. On the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications.
  2. Double-click Utilities.
  3. Double-click Java Preferences.
  4. Click the Network tab.
  5. Click the Delete Files... button.
  6. You are prompted to delete your temporary files for Java. Make sure all boxes are selected with check marks. Then click OK.
  7. Close the Java Preferences window.

You have cleared your Java cache.