Navigate to the search bar next to the Windows Start Menu.

If you don’t see the search bar, pressWindows Key+Sto open it.

Enter “File Explorer” and select File Explorer.

Windows Button

Select theDownloadsfolderon the left side of the window.

To select all files in the Downloads folder, pressCtrl+A.

you’ve got the option to also select individual files, but this will take slightly longer.

File Explorer Downloads Folder

Right-opt for selected files and selectDelete.

SelectYesto confirm the deletion of the files.

Right-click theRecycle Binin the top left corner of your Desktop.

Delete Downloads From Folder

SelectEmpty Recycle Binto delete the downloads from your PC permanently.

How to Delete Downloads from Firefox

Select thehamburger menu.

Navigate to theCookies and Site Datasection, then selectClear Data.

Windows Recycle Bin

This can be done by checking the box next to Cookies and Site Data.

Your cookies and site data will be automatically deleted when Firefox closes.

SelectManage Datafor more options about managing site data like cookies.

Firefox Dropdown Menu

To delete data for a single website, pick the website, then selectRemove Selected.

To delete them all at once, selectRemove All.

end the Options page.

Privacy & Security Menu

Any changes you’ve made will automatically be saved.

How to Delete Downloads from Google Chrome

bring up the Chrome online window.

Select thethree vertical dotsin the upper-right corner of the screen.

Cookies and Site Data

From the drop-down menu that appears, selectDownloads.

SelectOpen Download folderfrom the new window that opens.

To select all files in the Downloads folder, pressCtrl+A.

Manage Data.

you’ve got the option to also select individual files by selecting on each one.

How to Delete Downloads from Microsoft Edge

bring up the Microsoft Edge internet tool.

Select thethree horizontal dotsin the upper right-hand corner.

Manage Data Menu

Select theSettingsicon at the bottom of the menu.

SelectChoose what to clearunderClear browsing data.

double-check that the box next toDownload Historyis checked, then selectClear.

Google Options Menu

You could also be inviting security and privacy issues.

Some downloads can contain malware that installs viruses and monitors your web activity, keystrokes, and browsing behavior.

Then grab the files from the Downloads folder you want to delete and drag and drop then into theTrash.

Selecting Downloads.

SelectRemove Downloadto delete the item from your unit, orDelete from Libraryto remove it from all connected devices.

Open Downloads Folder

Microsoft Edge Options Menu

Selecting Settings.

Clear Browsing Data

Clear Download History