How to clear the IMVU cache

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Clearing the cache is one of the most effective ways to make sure the IMVU Classic (IMVU Client) is working properly. The cache is like a temporary memory where the client stores all the things it loads. When the cache piles up, it takes too much memory making the software laggy. It may also cause the software to be unstable. Hence, it is recommended to clear the cache regularly.

Here are the simple steps to clear the IMVU cache.

For Windows Users:

STEP 1. Log in to your IMVU Classic (IMVU Client).

STEP 2. Click on Settings on the upper-right hand corner.

STEP 3. Click on Advanced

STEP 4. Click on Clear IMVU cache and restart client. This will ask you to log in to the client once more.

For Mac Users (Contributed by MuseOfChaos, one of our Community Moderators!):

STEP 1. On your desktop, click Go.

STEP 2. Then click Go to folder.

STEP 3. Type ~/Library/Application Support (make sure not to forget the "~") then click Go.

Find the IMVU folder then click on it. Then, move these files to the trash bin:

_buddyState.pickle
productAuth.pickle
localstorage.pickle
productInfoCache.db
HttpCache
PixmapCache

STEP 4. Empty your Trash (this process may take a while). Once finished, reboot your device and run IMVU again.

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