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How to Clear a Browser Search History

by Melody Fuller

  • Overview

    Internet history is compiled to allow a computer user to find where he or she has been on the Web if there's a need to revisit internet destinations. The history folder can come in handy for that usage, but it can be a hazard on a public computer if a user forgets to clear it before another user takes a turn on the computer. If you want to maintain your privacy, you should clear your browser history when you're finished searching the Web.

  • Internet Explorer

 

  • Step 1

    Open Internet Explorer and click on "Tools" and a drop-down menu will appear.

  • Step 2

    Click on "Internet Options."

  • Step 3

    Choose "Delete" in the "Browsing history" section.

  • Step 4

    Select "Delete history..." and then click on "Close" and your browsing history will be erased.

  • Mozilla Firefox

    • Step 1

      Open Firefox and click on "Tools." A drop-down menu will appear.

    • Step 2

      Select "Options."

    • Step 3

      Choose the "Privacy" tab.

    • Step 4

      Click on "Clear Now" in the "Private Data" section to delete your browsing history.

  • Netscape Navigator

    • Step 1

      Open Netscape Navigator and click on "Edit" on the menu bar at the top of the screen and a drop-down menu will appear.

    • Step 2

      Click on "Preferences."

    • Step 3

      Choose "History."

    • Step 4

      Select "Clear History."

  • Opera

    • Step 1

      Open Opera and click on "File" and a drop-down menu will appear.

    • Step 2

      Choose "Preferences."

    • Step 3

      Select "History."

    • Step 4

      Click on "Empty Now" to delete the browsing history.
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