How to Erase All Search History From a Computer

Your computer stores information about what pages you visit and the search terms you use while you browse the Internet, so you can easily access the pages at a later time. While this history can be useful, you should erase your search history from time to time to ensure your online privacy. Use the security features of your browser to clear the history from your computer.

Instructions

1. Open an Internet Explorer window.

2. Click the "Tools" button on the menu bar. Point the cursor to the "Safety" menu.

3. Click the "Delete Browsing History" option. Click all of the check boxes in the window that appears to remove any trace of your search history.

4. Click "Delete" to clear the history files from your computer.

References

• Microsoft Windows: How To Delete Your Browsing History In Internet Explorer 9