Summary: This article is a guide to clear the cache and browser history for common browsers. Browsers that are used on Dell computers with the Windows operating system.See less This article is a guide to clear the cache and browser history for common browsers. Browsers that are used on Dell computers with the Windows operating system. Show
This article may have been automatically translated. If you have any feedback regarding its quality, please let us know using the form at the bottom of this page. Article ContentSymptomsThis article takes you through the various ways to clear your personal browser history. It covers the most common browsers currently in use for the Windows Operating Systems. There are various reasons to regularly clear your browsing history, but ultimately it is your choice:
CauseHow to delete the HistoryWindows 11Note: Internet Explorer has been retired for Microsoft's Windows 11 Operating System. For Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.How to clear your browsing history in FirefoxFirefox also has access to the same keyboard shortcut for deleting browser history as IE and Chrome.
How to Clear your Chrome browser history.
For Microsoft Edge follow these steps: Note: Hub is an icon (With three horizontal stripes) on the browser which links you to your Browser History, Favorites, Reading List, and Current Downloads.
Windows 10The Steps are the same as for Vista for Internet Explorer versions 7 to 9. Firefox and Chrome remain the same as well. For Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.How to Clear Your Internet Explorer History
For version 10 follow these steps:
How to Clear Your Browsing History in FirefoxFirefox also has access to the same keyboard shortcut for deleting browser history as IE and Chrome.
How to Clear your Chrome browser history.Chrome uses the same keyboard shortcut as Internet Explorer.
For the new browser Edge follow these steps: Note: Hub is an icon (With three horizontal stripes) on the browser which links you to your Browser History, Favorites, Reading List, and Current Downloads.
Windows 8 and 8.1The Steps are the same as for Vista for Internet Explorer versions 7 to 9. Firefox and Chrome remain the same as well.For Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.How to Clear Your Internet Explorer History
For version 10, follow these steps. How to delete the browsing history in Internet Explorer 10 on the Home Screen.
To delete browsing history in Internet Explorer 10 for the desktop
Clear Your Browsing History in Firefox.Firefox also has access to the same keyboard shortcut for deleting browser history as IE and Chrome.
How to Clear your Chrome browser historyChrome uses the same keyboard shortcut as Internet Explorer.
Windows 7The Steps are the same as for Vista for Internet Explorer versions 7 to 10. Firefox and Chrome remain the same as well.For Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.How to Clear Your Internet Explorer History
How to Clear Your Browsing History in FirefoxFirefox also has access to the same keyboard shortcut for deleting browser history as IE and Chrome.
How to Clear your Chrome browser history.Chrome uses the same keyboard shortcut as Internet Explorer.
Windows VistaFor Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.How to Clear Your Internet Explorer History
How Clear Your Browsing History in FirefoxFirefox also has access to the same keyboard shortcut for deleting browser history as IE and Chrome.
How to Clear your Chrome browser history.Chrome uses the same keyboard shortcut as Internet Explorer.
ResolutionWhat gets deleted when you delete your browsing history?Type of InfoWhat gets deleted?Browsing HistoryThe list of sites you have visited, including your frequently visited sites.Cookies and Saved Website DataWebsite files which store your information for those sites, such as sign-ins and locationsCached data and filescopies of web pages, images, and such, that are kept to speed up page loadingDownload Historylist of files you have downloaded (This does not affect the downloaded files.)Form DataInformation that you regularly enter into formsPasswordsSites passwords that you have saved.Media LicensesPlayReady/Digital Rights management content licencesPop-Up ExceptionsThe list of websites you allow to use pop-upsLocation PermissionsThe list of websites you allow to know your current locationFull-Screen PermissionsThe list of websites you allow to open in Full ScreenCompatibility PermissionsThe list of websites you allow to automatically open in Internet Explorer (IE)
Article PropertiesAffected ProductAlienware, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, G Series, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Latitude Tablets Why can't I delete Google search history?Sign-in to your Google Account. Head towards your Google App and Web Activity section and click Manage Activity. At the top right, click three dotted lines and select Delete activity by from drop down box.
How do I delete all my activity history?Delete all activity. On your Android phone or tablet, go to myactivity.google.com.. Above your activity, tap Delete .. Tap All time.. Tap Next. Delete.. Should you clear browsing history?The most obvious reason to regularly delete your search history is to protect your privacy. While this is most important when you're using a public computer, it comes into play on your private computer as well. After all, you don't want anyone to be able to glean personal information from your search history.
How do I delete recently closed history?The easiest way to clear your Chrome recently closed tabs list is to close out of Chrome twice, as explained by Addictive Tips. Click the three dots to go to the menu and choose “Exit” at the bottom. This closes Chrome, but your recently closed tabs list is still there when you open it up again.
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