How to Clear an Internet Explorer URL
Each time users enter a URL into the address bar in Internet Explorer, the URL goes into the search history. As a result, a drop-down menu displaying similar URLs appears as users type in addresses that they wish to navigate to. Some users prefer that these cached items do not appear. The appropriate method to use for clearing the history from the Internet Explorer address bar depends on the version of Explorer you are using.
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Instructions
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Internet Explorer Version 3.0
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Launch Internet Explorer.
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Access the "View" menu and click on "Options."
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Select the "Navigation" tab.
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Click on the "Clear History" option.
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Click "OK" to confirm the changes.
Internet Explorer Versions 4.0, 4.01, 5, 5.5 and 6.0
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Close any open Explorer and other web browser windows.
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Click on the "Start" menu at the bottom left corner of the screen. Access the "Control Panel." Select "Internet Options." An "Internet Options" dialog box will appear.
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Click on the "General" tab. Select the "Clear History" option. Click "Yes" to confirm the changes.
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Click "OK" to exit the dialog box.
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Launch Internet Explorer. Type an address into the URL field. If cached addresses continue to appear, close the browser. Select "Run" from the "Start" menu. Type in "regedit" and click "OK" to open the registry editor. Delete all except the default value from the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
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Tips & Warnings
Back up your registry before attempting to alter it. Incorrect registry modification may result in serious problems with your computer.
