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Subject: web browser
Category: Computers > Software
Asked by: toshie-ga
List Price: $5.00
Posted: 07 Dec 2005 05:38 PST
Expires: 06 Jan 2006 05:38 PST
Question ID: 602576
how can I clear my browser list of unwanted site names

Request for Question Clarification by sublime1-ga on 07 Dec 2005 12:22 PST
Which browser are you using? What location are you trying
to clear?...the address bar?

Clarification of Question by toshie-ga on 08 Dec 2005 04:36 PST
it is actually both internet explorer bar and the search bar on
google, my grandkids are never off the net, and the google bar in
particular is full of addresses, that are never used. I just wondered
if it was possible to clear all the rubbish off
Answer  
Subject: Re: web browser
Answered By: rainbow-ga on 08 Dec 2005 04:44 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hi toshie,

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
toshie-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars and gave an additional tip of: $5.00
Answer was exactly what was needed, not being a computer tech makes it
difficult at times to do what is basically an easy procedure, easy
when you know how

Comments  
Subject: Re: web browser
From: rainbow-ga on 08 Dec 2005 12:04 PST
 
I'm glad I could help. Thank you very much for the rating and tip.
Best wishes,
Rainbow

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