How to Disable Search History
To keep your information private and reduce the possibility of identity theft, it is best to delete your search history on your computer at least every two or three days. However, if you disable the search history, you will not have to remember to regularly delete it. The computer will do it automatically for you.
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Instructions
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Open Internet Explorer. Click "Tools." This will be located on the top left or right hand corner of the screen. A menu will drop down listing choices.
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Select "Internet Options" at the bottom of the list. This will open a menu of Internet options. There will be such categories as "Security," "Privacy," "Content," and "General." Select the "General" tab if it does not open automatically.
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Look toward the middle of the menu. There will be a small box next to the words "Delete browsing history on exit." Click the box. If there is not a box next to "Delete History," then there will be two selections: "Delete" and "Settings." Click on "Settings," which will take you to another box that shows history, toward the bottom. There will be a small box indicating how many days you want the browsing history kept. Select 0 days.
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Click on "OK." Once you have completed these steps, you have disabled your browser's search history.
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Tips & Warnings
If you leave your browsing history on your computer, adware may be able to search your history and begin popping up ads related to your past Web usage.
