Microsoft is testing a feature in an Edge preview build that speeds up the process of deleting your browser history.

How to clear the Microsoft Store cache on Windows 11 The Microsoft Store can also cache files to help certain things load faster, but this can sometimes cause issues with app updates.

While you might clear your browsing history to protect your privacy, this action doesn’t automatically delete other stored data, such as cookies and cache.

Microsoft says Microsoft Edge users will notice improved performance and a smaller disk footprint because the web browser now automatically compresses disk caches.

Microsoft Edge now automatically compresses disk caches to improve performance. The browser can get the most out of cache usage without using up too much disk space.