Default location and how to delete the Rolling Cache and the Manual Cache

Rolling Cache Definition

A file used to automatically store World Data while flying or exploring the World Map. The rolling cache avoids downloading information such as aerials, DEM, TIN, or vector data more than once. It is especially useful when flying over the same zone regularly.

Manual Cache Definition

A file used to download and pre-cache World Data from a specific zone for later use. Stores DEM, TIN, and vector data but NOT aerials. It is especially useful for saving up bandwidth and reducing the amount of information being streamed while flying.

Default Location of the Rolling Cache

Ensure "Show Hidden Files" is enabled in File Explorer in order to see the AppData folder. 

1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows+E.
2. Click the "View" menu at the top.
3. Choose "Hidden Items" to display hidden files and folders.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

• MS Store/Gamepass:
  • C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
• Steam:
  • C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

How to Delete the Rolling Cache

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)

PC Users:

1. Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator
2. Go to Options > General
3. Go to Data 
4. Scroll to the bottom and go to Delete Rolling Cache File. Click on Delete
5. Confirm your choice by selecting OK

For Xbox Users:

1. Go to your Xbox Dashboard
2. Select 'My Games and Apps'
3. Highlight Microsoft Flight Simulator
4. Select 'More Options'
5. Select 'Manage Games and Add-ons'
6. Select 'Saved Data'
7. Select and clear reserved space

This will delete your rolling cache and reset it to the default size on your next boot of MSFS.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

PC Users:

Rolling cache can only be deleted manually by deleting the ROLLINGCACHE.CCC file in the default location above.

1. Ensure MSFS 2024 is NOT running
2. Delete ROLLINGCACHE.CCC from the default or specified location of the rolling cache
3. Restart Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It will automatically create a new rolling cache file.

For Xbox Users:

1. Go to your Xbox Dashboard
2. Select 'My Games and Apps'
3. Highlight Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
4. Select 'More Options'
5. Select 'Manage Games and Add-ons'
6. Select 'Saved Data'
7. Select and clear reserved space

How to Delete the Manual Cache

1. Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator
2. Go to Options > General
3. Go to Data
4. Scroll down and go to Manual Cache. Select View
5. In Cached Regions, select the region you would like to delete or click on Select All to select all the cached regions
6. Click on Delete Selection