How to Retrive Internet History

One handy feature of your Internet browser is that it keeps a list of the sites you visit, called the Internet History. Many times, this information simply takes up space, but if you need to find some information on a site, and you cannot remember the site name, your history list is invaluable. However, when you go to clear system space, one of the first things your computer will delete is your internet history, but there is a way to undo this delete to view your deleted history.

Instructions

Retrieve Current History

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click the "Favorites" button to open the Favorites pane.

3. Click the "History" tab to show your browsing history.

Retrieve Deleted History

1. Click the "Start" button.

2. Type "System Restore" in the Search field.

3. Click the "System Restore" option from the list.

4. Use the Wizard to select a restore point. Select a time before you deleted your Internet history.

5. Follow the steps to view your Internet history from the previous section.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also press the "Ctrl" + "H" buttons to show Internet History.

References

• Ask Leo!: How Do I Retrieve Old Places Visited and Websites?; July 2004
• Microsoft: Windows 7 Features: System Restore