How to Delete the Web Addresses in a Browser

Typing a URL into the address bar can be bothersome when all your previous addresses drop down as well. Perhaps you accidentally stumble upon some site that your roommate was looking at when she borrowed your computer. Or maybe you're afraid your girlfriend will log on and see that you've been searching for her birthday present. The safest way to avoid these problems is to delete your temporary Internet files folder so that the web addresses are no longer stored in the memory.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
   From the navigation bar, select "Tools."

   With the Internet Explorer browser, you will Select Tools > Internet Options from the navigation toolbar at the top left of the page. The Internet Options window will pop up.

2. 
   Delete history.

   Click on the "General" tab, and then click on the "Delete" button below Browsing History. Clicking "Delete" here will not remove any files or history. You must specifically select what you want to delete in the next window, which is the Delete Browsing History window.

3. 
   Delete temporary Internet files.

   You need to delete your temporary Internet files to clear out the address bar's drop down list of old website addresses. When you click "Delete," you will receive a warning message. This will verify your intent to proceed: "Are you sure you want to delete all temporary Internet Explorer files?" Click "yes."