Things You'll Need:
- Data recovery program
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Step 1
Figure out what the username is for the individual who was browsing when the Internet history was recorded. Oftentimes you can discover what the username is by right-clicking the "Computer" icon and checking what the computer name is. For the username, simply remove the "-computer" for the username.
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Step 2
Locate "Documents Settings" in your Internet Explorer.
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Step 3
Locate the folder that is named after the username.
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Step 4
Double click the folder "User Settings."
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Step 5
Double click the folder "History."
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Step 6
If you cannot see the "History" folder, it is likely invisible. To make it visible, click "Tools" at the top of the Internet Explorer task bar. Select "Folder Options."
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Step 7
Find the view tab and click it.
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Step 8
Select "Show Hidden Files" and then select "Apply." Click "OK."
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Step 9
Download a data recovery program like File Scavenger.
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Step 10
Select a portion of the computer that you would like to search using the drop down menu entitled "Look in." Click the "Search" button to the right of the drop down menu.
