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How to delete your browser's history in Firefox and Internet Explorer

Evenin' chaps, I just thought I'd write a small guide on how to clear your browser's history. I have come across several instance in this very forum, where users have said that their partner/wife/friend found out that they frequented this site, so by clearing your browser's history, you can ensure that your privacy remains protected when others are using your computer. Of course, there are many other, better ways to secure your privacy online, but the method outlined below should deter the casual intruder on your system, and it's very quick and easy to do.

Instructions for Firefox users
Look in your toolbar for the 'Tools' menu, click it, then click the 'Clear Private data' function.
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Now just select what you want to be deleted. In most cases, deleting just the browsing history and search history should suffice. If you clear 'Authenticated sessions', you'll have to log back in to all the sites you frequent manually, which could take a while if you use many different sites, and use a long, different password for each (as you should, it's good security practice)
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Instructions for Internet Explorer users
Look in the menubar for the 'Tools' menu, then click the 'Internet Options' button.
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Simply clear the history, that should be enough to clear your tracks. Don't delete the cookies if you don't want to have to log back in again to every site.
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Extra security tips for windows users:
Please note that it is always a good idea to lock your PC when it is not in use. In fact many corporations require employees to do this. If you are too lazy to hit 'Windows key + L' to lock your workstation each time you leave your computer, you can set the screensaver in windows to require a PC when the screensaver exits.
 
thanks for the helpful tip, it can come in handy if you are seeing or doing something you arent supposed to :p
 
See I don't bother deleting mine cos I don't care if ppl know I been looking at porn :eek: OMG!!!
 
Is Internet Explorer still using index.dat file? There is a wealth of information on your surfing habits in them even if you clear your history.

Even after the user has cleared the internet cache folder, temporary internet files folder, and history folder, the index.dat files on Windows continue to store all the visited web addresses and cookies and some temporary files.

Of course someone has to be looking for something before they get into those files. You won't casually open them up.

Firefox has never used index.dat files.
 
Do we need anymore proof that Firefox is superior to IE in every way?

Anyway, good thread. I'm sure some will find it useful.
 
Bluey said:
See I don't bother deleting mine cos I don't care if ppl know I been looking at porn :eek: OMG!!!

LMAO!!!!!
 

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