Clearing the cache

Vindicator7 · Nov 25, 2005, 01:24 PM

So I have recently noticed a significant reduction in game performance. I thought it was just because I was playing on a larger map, so I started a new game on a tiny map. The game was still choppy on the very first turn, though not has bad, but defenitly worse then a few weeks ago.

The only thing I can think is that maybe I need to clear the cache. I downloaded the new patch and held "shift" while it was starting up to clear it but I didn't notice any difference in performance.

Is there a way I can manually check something to make sure the cache is cleared out?

Mysterio10000 · Nov 25, 2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vindicator7

Is there a way I can manually check something to make sure the cache is cleared out?

When the game is loading, it will either list something like "XML (cached)" or "XML (uncached)". Holding down the SHIFT key while loading will display the "XML (uncached)" message, meaning the XML cache has been cleared.

BeefontheBone · Nov 25, 2005, 01:57 PM

You can check simply by navigating to the Cache folder and making sure there's nothing in it.

MrCynical · Nov 25, 2005, 02:17 PM

You can manually clear the cache by going to the cache folder and deleting the contents. It's a hidden folder under documents and settings/application data/my games/Civ 4 (or something like that).

Mr.No · Nov 25, 2005, 02:36 PM

You can find it:
C:\Documents and Settings\Aleksandar\Application Data\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\cache

The stuff with Aleksandar is my name so you will have yours.

Slbot911 · Nov 25, 2005, 02:42 PM

How do you find hidden folders?

MrCynical · Nov 25, 2005, 03:25 PM

There should be a 'reveal hidden files and folders' option somewhere. They'll also show up if you search the folder.

lightnng · Nov 25, 2005, 05:27 PM

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How do you find hidden folders?

Open "Windows Explorer" (not to be confused with Internet Explorer; Windows Explorer can be found under start->programs->accessories)

Go to the "tools" menu

Go to the "view" tab

Choose the option to "show hidden files and folders"

hbskull321 · May 19, 2010, 10:57 AM

How do you get to tools on vista?

StrikeQ · May 19, 2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hbskull321

How do you get to tools on vista?

Click on the "Organize" option and choose "Folder and Search Options" then the view tab, then "Show Hidden Files, Folders, and drives" which will stand out since it's indented a bit more than the rest.

hbskull321 · May 19, 2010, 12:43 PM

Thank you very much

Nov 25, 2005, 01:24 PM	#1
Vindicator7 Chieftain Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 31	Clearing the cache So I have recently noticed a significant reduction in game performance. I thought it was just because I was playing on a larger map, so I started a new game on a tiny map. The game was still choppy on the very first turn, though not has bad, but defenitly worse then a few weeks ago. The only thing I can think is that maybe I need to clear the cache. I downloaded the new patch and held "shift" while it was starting up to clear it but I didn't notice any difference in performance. Is there a way I can manually check something to make sure the cache is cleared out?

Nov 25, 2005, 01:57 PM	#3
BeefontheBone Windbag of the sea Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,018	You can check simply by navigating to the Cache folder and making sure there's nothing in it. __________________ Blue Marble 3.0 - about a gazillion times sexier than regular Civ 4. QES: "For a period of time, the rest of the world clamoured to get Levi's genes." Braindead's Mordor site - Dungeon crawling having nothing to do with LotR, plus a freeware remake in progress featuring descriptive text and crazy ideas by yours truly.

Nov 25, 2005, 02:17 PM	#4
MrCynical Deity Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Dreaming Spires Posts: 4,478	You can manually clear the cache by going to the cache folder and deleting the contents. It's a hidden folder under documents and settings/application data/my games/Civ 4 (or something like that). Last edited by MrCynical; Nov 25, 2005 at 02:38 PM.

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Mr.No Chieftain Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Skopje,Macedonia Posts: 42	You can find it: C:\Documents and Settings\Aleksandar\Application Data\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\cache The stuff with Aleksandar is my name so you will have yours.

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