How to Delete the Browser History By Program

by Contributing Writer

Overview

All browsers keep a detailed history of the websites you visit. That history can spread several months. You may want to erase the history to avoid having personal information be revealed to others. Or perhaps you do not want your spouse to learn about a present you purchased. Whether you are using Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera, you can erase the history in a few clicks. Most browsers also have a private mode that can be turned on or off. While in that mode, no history is recorded.
Firefox

Step 1

Go to the Tools menu and select "Clear recent history."
Step 2

In the new windows select how much of the history you want to clear.
Step 3

Press "Clear now" to delete the history you selected.
Step 4

To turn on the private mode, go to the Tools menu and select "Start private browsing."

Internet explorer

Step 1

Go to the "Safety" menu and press "Delete Browsing History"
Step 2

Select "History," "Cookies" and "Temporary internet files" in the Delete Browsing History box. If you logged into any websites, also select "Form data" and "Passwords."
Step 3

Press "Delete" at the bottom of the page to delete the history.
Step 4

To turn on the private mode, go to the "Safety" menu and select "Inprivate browsing."

Step 1

Go to the "Tools" menu and press "History."
Step 2

Select what you want to erase, either individual websites, days or everything.
Step 3

Press the "Delete" button to erase what you selected.