How to Hide Your Search History

Over the years, Internet browsers have been programmed to collect and store more information in order to facilitate a better user experience. An Internet browser cookie is a piece of text information usually used in identity authentication but can also be used in saving website preferences or storing items in a shopping cart. One of the more visible pieces of information is Internet browser search history. Internet browsers store every website frequented by a user or user applications. Internet browsers also give users the ability to delete this information.

Internet Explorer

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  Click the "Start" button found on the main menu bar and select "Control Panel."

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  Double-click the "Internet Options" icon.

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  Click "Clear History."

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  Click "Yes" then "OK" in the verification pop-up.

Firefox

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  Launch the Firefox Internet browser and click "Tools" located on the upper menu bar.

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  Select "Clear Recent History" and choose which period of time to be deleted.

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  Select "Clear Now" to finalize the search history deletion.