How to delete cookies and cache on Windows Begin by clicking the Windows Start button; select Control Panel, click the drop down menu and choose "small icons" In the control panel find and double click Internet Options. Click the General tab, find your Browsing history and click Delete. Select the Delete button next to Temporary Internet files, Cookies, History and Form Data. You will need to confirm that you want to delete this information. After you have deleted each item, click OK.