Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10
Troubleshooting website display or functionality issues in Edge on Windows 10
I've no idea how it got that large, but it can safely be deleted.
Extremely Large Edge File C:\Users\Jag Gill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default
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Jag Gill
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Hi, I have an extremely large file load_statistics.db (71GB) located here
C:\Users\Jag Gill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\
I have cleared all the cache and history from Edge, but that file is still large. I was wondering if anyone might be able to help how to reduce or whether it is ok to remove the file.
Thanks!! :3
Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10
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_AW_ 64,056 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2025-11-05T22:29:16.5566667+00:00 -
Jag Gill 20 Reputation points
2025-11-06T04:49:09.19+00:00 Deleted, will restart and update.
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Jag Gill 20 Reputation points
2025-11-06T18:46:52.44+00:00 This resolved the issue. Below are the screenshots of the folder. The file was not recreated after a restart.
I went from 23GB of free space to 96GB! :) :3
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Jag Gill 20 Reputation points
2025-11-06T18:52:01.9466667+00:00 Hi, after a restart the file has not reappeared. Below are the folders:
Thanks! :) :3
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_AW_ 64,056 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-11-06T22:17:06.7733333+00:00 When you launch Edge it should recreate it. You should see three files -
When Edge terminates, only load_statistics.db should remain.
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Aymeric-B 23,100 Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-11-05T19:44:15.9433333+00:00 Hello !
That's definitely not normal : after checking, mine's 55 MB.
First, check that you have cleared all of Edge's cache items. By default, only those from the last hour are taken into account, so I would suggest restarting the process.Secondly, do you have any extensions installed in your browser ? This issue may be caused by extensions. Try uninstalling those that you don't use.
Keep me updated !
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Jag Gill 20 Reputation points
2025-11-05T22:21:51.4+00:00 Hi, thank you for your quick response. I have cleared the cache by selecting "Clear browsing data" from the Top Settings menu.
I had three extensions installed, but have uninstalled all of them. They were, BetterTTV, AdBlocker, and UBlock Origin. The size of load_statistics.db is still at 72GB.
Any other suggestions, would be appreciated!
Thanks! :3
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