How to Remove the Ability to Delete Internet Explorer History

Internet Explorer is a web browser that allows you to search and delete history files. The history files show where users have surfed the web using Internet Explorer. At times, you may want to prevent other users from deleting their history files. For example, if you want to see how an employee or a child has been using the browser, you can disable their ability to remove the history.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of the desktop. Type "gpedit.msc" in the field above the button and press your "Enter" button. Click the "Group Policy" editor link that appears.

2. Click "Computer Configuration" in the left column. Click "Administrative Templates," "Windows Components," "Internet Explorer" and then "Delete Browsing History." If you do not have a "Delete Browsing History" option, just click "Internet Explorer."

3. Double-click "Configuring History" in the main window and choose "Enable."

4. Double-click "Delete Browsing History" in the main window and choose "Disable." Double-click "Delete Forms" in the main window and choose "Disable." Double-click "Delete Passwords" in the main window and choose "Disable."

5. Double-click the changing temporary Internet files item in the main window and choose "Disable." Double-click the changing advanced page item in the main window and choose "Disable."

6. Close the window and restart your computer.

References

• Online Tech Tips: Prevent users from deleting IE browsing history