How to Erase Search Results

Erase your Internet search results to prevent others from viewing them.

Your browser keeps a history of your actions on the Internet. This may include websites you've visited, form entries and text typed into the search bar. It does this to enhance your browsing experience so that you can find data quickly if you've searched for it previously. If you're on a public computer, however, it's best to erase this information. You can erase your search results altogether or specify the length of time you want it saved.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Click the "Safety" menu and select "Delete Browsing History." The Delete Browsing History dialog box opens.

2. Check "History" to remove the list of websites you've visited. Check any other items you want to erase.

3. Click the "Delete" button.

Firefox

1. Click "Tools" and "Options" in the Firefox menu. The Options dialog box appears.

   Select the "Privacy" icon.

2. Click the "Firefox Will" drop-down list to the option you want. To erase history altogether, select "Never Remember History." To customize the history, select "Use Custom Settings for History" and proceed to the next step.

3. Uncheck "Remember Search and Form History."

4. Check "Clear History When Firefox Closes" and click the "Settings" button. The Settings for Clearing History dialog box opens.

5. Check "Browsing History" and any other options you want Firefox to erase. Click "OK" twice.

Opera

1. Go to the Opera toolbar and select "Menu," "Settings" and "Preferences." You are directed to the Preferences dialog box.

2. Select the "Advanced" tab and "History" category.

3. Uncheck "Remember Content on Visited Pages" and click "OK."

References

• Living Internet: Web Browser Browsing History