~Library/Caches folder

Hi. I decided to check my caches folders to see if I needed to delete some files. I went to "Go to folder:" and typed in "~Library/Caches" and was surprised to get in response, "Folder can't be found"! I don't know how serious this is. And I'm not sure what to do about it. Can anyone help me to figure this out? Thanks. -Gregg

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 12:42 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2020 2:09 PM

Crikey has nobody else noticed that he was entering the path incorrectly.


he missed out the / between the tilde symbol and Library.


If he wants to find the caches folder


he needs to enter


~/Library/Caches

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Apr 3, 2020 1:09 PM in response to GreggCirillo

GreggCirillo Said:

~Library/Caches folder: Hi. I decided to check my caches folders to see if I needed to delete some files.[...]

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How to Clear The Cache:

Perform this Directly in Safari


I. First, Unhide: The Develop Menu

  1. Open: Safari
  2. Go To: Preferences
  3. Click: Advanced
  4. Select: Show Develop menu in menu bar


II. Then Clear the Cache:

  1. Go To: the Develop menu
  2. Select: Empty Caches


Apr 3, 2020 1:59 PM in response to GreggCirillo

Removing the contents of the ~/Library/Caches folder isn't really necessary, because all Apple, and most third-party applications will simply write their particular items right back in that folder. It will also cause all associated applications to run slow until they have rebuilt what they need in that Caches folder.


This should only be done in Safe Boot mode, followed by a normal reboot, and then emptying of the Trash to avoid file in use issues.

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