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iTunes Store Cache Reset

in iTunes 9.1 Prefs>Advanced there is an option to reset the Store Cache. Does anyone know exactly what is reset? What is kept in that cache? What ramifications are there in resetting it?

iMac i7, Mac Mini, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Apr 18, 2010 9:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2017 7:26 AM

When you visit the store, the cache saves the images so that it does not have to download them again. This speeds things up. However, over time the cache can become so large that it slows down your computer.


I have an older PC that slows down considerably when the cache becomes too big. Emptying the cache really speeds it up.

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Jan 22, 2017 7:26 AM in response to John Denning

When you visit the store, the cache saves the images so that it does not have to download them again. This speeds things up. However, over time the cache can become so large that it slows down your computer.


I have an older PC that slows down considerably when the cache becomes too big. Emptying the cache really speeds it up.

Jul 7, 2013 3:55 PM in response to John Denning

Hi, I'm not sure if this query has been answered, if so, I can't find it anywhere. I'm trying to create more space on my iPhone and wonder if re-setting the cache would help, but more specifically I would like to know of any ramifications from doing this. I notice there hasn't been a post on this subject recently. Hope you can help! Thanks

Jul 7, 2013 4:33 PM in response to nikib01

Hi again, for anyone who may be interested, I've just spent about 10 mins 'chatting' with Apple Support where I found the answer to 3 queries, one of which was the cache re-set. It appears that this acts like your browser cache and probably won't achieve much space, so I'm leaving that alone. I'm including the link to the Apple Support for anyone who may be interested. I have always found them to be extremely helpful. Have a great day. Cheers

http://www.apple.com/support/contact/

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