How to Delete Google Search History

Each time you search for a term in the Google search engine, it saves a copy of that term and will show it to your later if you attempt to search for a similar term. If you have search terms that you'd rather weren't up for display for everyone who uses your computer, you can delete your search history. The method will change depending on whether you are using the Google Toolbar, Firefox or Internet Explorer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Method #1 - Google Toolbar

1. 
   The Search Bar

   Open your web browser and navigate your mouse pointer to the white Google search box in the upper-left corner. Click on the blue icon with the downward arrow to bring up the Search History menu.

2. 
   The Clear History Link

   Click on the blue Clear History text link at the bottom of the menu.

3. 
   The Options Menu Icon

   Move your point over to the far-right side of the Google toolbar, then click on the square box that has a picture of a wrench to bring up the options menu.

4. 
   Unchecking The Box

   Click on the white box with a check mark that says "Save My Search History." Click on the Save button on the bottom-right side to prevent any further search terms from being saved and displayed.

Method #2 - Mozilla Firefox

5. Open the Firefox browser and click on the Tools button on the top menu bar.

6. 
   Clear Private Data Menu

   Choose the option that says "Clear Private Data." Make sure that all of the boxes are checked on the menu that will pop up and then click on "Clear Private Data Now."

7. Close and re-open Firefox to fully delete the Google search history.

Method #3 - Internet Explorer

8. Open the Internet Explorer browser and click the Tools button on the far-right side of the menu bar. Click the Delete Browsing History button in the menu that will pop up.

9. 
   Browsing History Menu

   Click the Delete All button at the bottom of the menu.

10. Close and re-open Internet Explorer to finish deleting the Google search history.

Tips & Warnings

• There are several software programs you can use, such as Internet Tracks Washer, which will automatically delete your Google search history at specified intervals or every time you run the program.

Resources

• Deleting Google History Items
• Internet Tracks Washer
• Video Tutorial For Deleting Google Search History

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on 9/6/2009 Head over to www.deletehistory.com for some more guides with pictures