How to Clear Google Browser

Your browser stores your search engine queries as part of your history.

Privacy concerns may cause you to want to delete your Google search history, especially since your Web browser stores all the information you type in various online forms, including the Google search box. Clearing your Web browser's history removes your search history as well. Most, if not all, Web browsers allow Internet users the capability of manually deleting their browsing history. Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome are three popular browsers that support this capability.

Instructions

Google Chrome

1. Launch Google Chrome, click on the wrench icon and select "Options."

2. Choose the "Under the hood" tab and click "Clear browsing data."

3. Select all the check boxes displayed in the dialog box, choose "Everything" in the "Clear data from this period" menu and then click "Clear browsing data." Return to the main window by selecting "Close."

Internet Explorer

1. Launch Internet Explorer, select the "Tools" drop-down menu and then choose "Internet Options."

2. Select the "General" tab and click the "Delete" button under the Browsing History section.

3. Check all the boxes displayed under the "Delete browsing history" dialog box, and then select "Delete." Return to the main window by closing the window and then choosing "OK."

Firefox

1. Launch Firefox, select the "Tools" drop-down menu and choose "Clear Recent History."

2. Select "Everything" under the Time range to clear menu.

3. Remove your history by clicking on the "Clear now" button.

References

• Google: Clearing your Google search box history
• Microsoft: Delete webpage history
• Computer Hope: How do I clear my Internet browser history?
• Google: Browse: Clear browsing history

Resources

• How-to Geek: Clear Browsing History in Firefox with a Keyboard Shortcut
• Indiana University: How do I clear my web browser's cache and cookies?