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Subject: Seach history security
Category: Computers > Security
Asked by: john2131-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 23 Jan 2006 08:51 PST
Expires: 22 Feb 2006 08:51 PST
Question ID: 436802
How can I delete the history of Google searches from the box that
drops down when searching and prevent any history from ever being
posted there again, as our computer is used by guests to our home.
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Subject: Re: Seach history security
Answered By: rainbow-ga on 23 Jan 2006 11:29 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hi john2131,

You can clear the search history of previous searches by following the
procedures below:

"In Internet Explorer 5 or higher, select "Tools" from the menu, then
"Internet Options" and then choose the "Content" tab. Next, look for
the button at the bottom that says "AutoComplete." Click on the button
which will make the AutoComplete Settings window appear. In it, click
on the "Clear Forms" button to delete all your stored form entries."


"If you are a Google Toolbar user, the techniques above won't work to
remove your past searches from the toolbar. Instead, you'll need to
click on the Google logo next to the Google Toolbar's search box, then
choose "Clear Search History" from the drop-down box that appears."


Removing a particular query in the list of past searches:

Click once in the search box and get a "drop down" box to appear,
listing all the things you've searched for in the past. Alternatively,
you can start typing a query, and you'll be shown any queries that
contain the first letters that you've typed.

"Use the arrow keys on your computer keyboard to highlight the
particular entry. Alternatively, highlight the entry using your mouse
but don't click on it. Next, once the entry has been highlighted, push
the "Delete" button on your computer keyword. The entry should
disappear."


Source:
Search Engine Watch: Clearing Your Search History From Google And
Other Search Engines
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/sereport/article.php/2165181


Search criteria:
delete search history


I hope this helps. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don?t hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best regards,
Rainbow-ga
john2131-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars and gave an additional tip of: $2.00
An excellent answer and easy to follow.  Very prompt reply and very
friendly.  Above the call, as they say.  I would highly recommend
rainbow ga to all.
His answer did the trick!  THanks again, Rainbow ga.

Comments  
Subject: Re: Seach history security
From: tutuzdad-ga on 23 Jan 2006 11:19 PST
 
See if this is the solution you are looking for:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=594619

regards;
tutuzdad-ga
Subject: Re: Seach history security
From: rainbow-ga on 04 Feb 2006 23:21 PST
 
Hi John,
Thank you for the nice comment, rating and tip.
Best regards,
Rainbow

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