How to Get Rid of Internet History and Pop Ups
Those who are interested in preserving their privacy can easily delete the Internet history from their computers. This helps keep others who may use the same computer from knowing personal information that may be included in the Internet history. Computer users also can change the settings on their computers in order to avoid needing to endure pop-up advertisements during their Web browsing sessions. By blocking pop-ups, users can spend less time closing advertisements and more time focusing on the Web pages they want to view.
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Instructions
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How to Delete Internet History
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Click on the "Start" button in the lower-left of the screen and choose "Internet Explorer."
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Click on "Safety," and then "Delete Browsing History."
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Click on the check box next to "Preserve Favorites" if you want to save files associated with your "Favorites" list. Otherwise, leave it unchecked.
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Check the boxes next to the specific items you want to delete. These item options include "Delete Web Pages," "Delete Cookies" and "Clear Cache."
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Click the "Delete" button. The Internet history will be deleted.
How to Get Rid of Pop-Ups
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Click on "Start" and then on "All Programs" when the "Start" menu opens. Double-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon.
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Click on "Tools" at the top of the screen, and then "Internet Options."
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Click on the tab that says "Privacy." Check the box next to "Block pop-ups." Click OK.
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Select "Apply" and "OK." Pop-ups now will be blocked.
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Tips & Warnings
You can allow pop-ups by clearing the "Block pop-ups" box.
