To reset Safari to default settings
This also clears your history, cache, cookies, Downloads window and Google search entries. It also removes any saved usernames and passwords or other AutoFill data.
- In the Safari menu, choose Reset Safari.
- Check off the items you want to clear/remove.
- Click Reset.
To manually clear your cache:
- In the Safari menu, choose Empty Cache.
- Click Empty.
To manually clear your history:
In the History menu, choose Clear History. This will not delete your bookmarks.
To manually clear your cookies:
- In the Safari menu, choose Preferences.
- Click the Privacy icon near the top of the window.
- Click the Details button.
- Select cookies from individual websites and then click Remove.
Or
Click Remove All to delete all cookies. - Click Remove or Remove All to confirm.
- Click Done.
To set proxies:
- In the Safari menu, choose Preferences.
- Click the Advanced icon near the top of the window.
- Click Change Settings.
- Choose the Proxies tab.
- Check off Use Passive FTP Mode (PASV), near the bottom of the window.
- Click OK or Apply Now.
- Close the Preferences window.
To set the default web browser:
This is the browser that your computer will use to open links and html documents.
- In the Safari menu, choose Preferences.
- Click the General icon near the top of the window.
- Choose your default browser in the menu beside Default Web Browser.
- Close the Preferences window.
To show the address bar (if not already visible):
In the View menu, choose Show Toolbar.