How to Delete Search History in iGoogle
iGoogle, a web application developed by Google, allows users to create a customized web page using the Google interface. Accompanied by a search bar, iGoogle allows the user to perform searches from their homepage. Users are given the option of having their searches recorded for later use through the Web History application. However, some users may feel that they no longer want this service or want certain portions of their search records deleted. Luckily, iGoogle has allowed users to customize their search options.
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Instructions
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Deleting Entire Web History
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Sign into your iGoogle account. You need to be signed-in to complete any changes to your account.
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Click on the "Settings" menu on the upper right hand side and click on the "Google account settings" option.
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Click on the "Edit" option located next to the "My Products" section. This will lead you to a deletion page.
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Click on the "Remove Web History permanently" option under the "Delete a Product" section. This will lead you to a page where you will have to confirm your Google account password.
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Click on the option "Yes, I want to permanently remove Web History from my Google account" and enter your current Google account password. Click on "delete web history" option.
Deleting Items from Web History
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Sign into your iGoogle account.
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Click on the "Settings" menu on the upper right side and click on the "Google account settings" option.
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Click on the "Web History" link in the "My Account" page, followed by choosing the "Remove items" option. This will allow you to edit the search history entries.
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Select what you would like to remove from your search history and click "Remove."
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