How to Clear Search History on Internet Explorer
If you’re using Internet Explorer and want to clear your search history for privacy reasons or to free up space, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to clear search history on Internet Explorer efficiently. Follow these instructions to ensure your browsing history is kept private and your browser performs optimally.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer
First, launch Internet Explorer on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop or searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access the Settings Menu
Once Internet Explorer is open, click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Settings menu.
Step 3: Go to the ‘View and manage browsing history’ option
In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on “View and manage browsing history.” This will open a new window displaying your browsing history, including search history.
Step 4: Select ‘Search history’ and click ‘Remove’
In the browsing history window, you will see different categories of data. Click on “Search history” to view your search history. Once you have located the search history, click on the “Remove” button to delete it.
Step 5: Confirm the deletion
A confirmation dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the deletion of your search history. Click “Delete” to proceed with the deletion.
Step 6: Clear cookies and temporary files (optional)
To ensure that your search history is completely removed, you can also clear your cookies and temporary files. In the browsing history window, click on “Settings” in the upper-right corner, then select “View files” under “Cookies and website data.” In the new window, click on “All cookies and site data,” then click “Remove all.”
By following these steps, you should now have successfully cleared your search history on Internet Explorer. Remember that this process will only remove your search history on the specific computer you are using. If you want to clear your search history on all devices, you will need to repeat these steps on each device.
