How Do You Delete Google Search Results?

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The internet connects people to the a world of information.

Google is a well known search engine used by people who surf the web. Search results, however, will often save themselves to your internet profile in the form of cookies. To keep these results from being viewed by others it is best to delete them.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Internet Connection
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Instructions

  1. For Internet Explorer Users

    • 1

      Click on the internet icon to open Internet Explorer.

    • 2

      At the top of the screen click on the tools icon to display the tools menu.

    • 3

      Select the option "Delete Browsing History".

    • 4

      Once open, select the option "Delete Forms".

    • 5

      When the confirmation window appears, select "yes".

    • 6

      Close the tools window.

    For Firefox Users

    • 7

      Click on the Firefox icon to open Firefox.

    • 8

      At the top of the screen click on the tools icon to display the tools menu.

    • 9

      Select the option "Clear Private Data" from the menu.

    • 10

      Select the option "Saved Form and Search History".

    • 11

      Select "Clear Private Data Now" option. Close the tools window.

Tips & Warnings

  • Another important reason for removing your search history is that many sites you have visited contain adware and spyware. Even though you may not have that particular page open, it can still run adware or spyware on your computer which can be harmful.

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References

  • Photo Credit computer image by Orlando Florin Rosu from Fotolia.com

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