The industry standard for browser cache management since 1996.
Scratch Software Cache Killer is an application that removes the web browser cache directory for Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, America Online, Applešs Cyberdog, or any other web browser you use! Using Cache Killer Pro or Cache Killer Pro II will maximize hard disk space and vastly improve browser stability.
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How do I install Cache Killer?

Cache Killer is stored as a BinHex archive. After downloading the cache-killer-pro-ii-20.hqx file, use StuffIt Expander to decode it:

  • Launch StuffIt Expander.
  • Select Expand... from the File menu.
  • In the subsequent dialog, select the cache-killer-pro-ii-20.hqx file from the location where you saved it.
  • Click the Open button.

StuffIt Expander will then decode the file, leaving you with the Cache Killer Installer application.

Launch Cache Killer Installer. Click to dismiss the installer information window and then click Accept to accept the Scratch Software license agreement. After a few seconds, you will be prompted where to save Cache Killer. Choose any location, and the installer will proceed to install the Cache Killer application and all documentation.
Cache Killer is a Macintosh application that deletes the web browser cache folders for Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, America Online, Applešs Cyberdog, or any other browser you use! Using Cache Killer will maximize your hard disk space by eliminating the hundreds of individual cache files that browsers leave behind, enhance system performance by reducing the number of files the operating system must internally track, and vastly improve browser stability by eliminating the overhead required to internally track the numerous cache files.