How to Clear History in Internet Explorer

Steps to Clear History in Internet Explorer

To clear history in Internet Explorer, follow the steps given below:

• Launch Internet Explorer.
• Click the gear icon and click on Internet options to open the settings window, or press (Alt + X) as a quick shortcut.

• In the General tab, you will find the Browsing history section; click on the Delete button. A new window will pop up with options to delete various types of data.

• Mark the checkboxes for the browsing history you want to remove.
• If you want to preserve your favorite websites, make sure to uncheck Preserve Favorites website data.
• After selecting the data you want to clear, click Delete again to confirm. Internet Explorer will then remove the selected items from your history.

And that’s how your Internet Explorer browser history is cleared!

Steps to Clear History in Internet Explorer With Keyboard Shortcuts

You can quickly clear your browser history using a keyboard shortcut in Internet Explorer:

• Open Internet Explorer.
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on your keyboard. This shortcut immediately opens the Delete Browsing History dialog.
• Use the Tab key to move through options and the Space key to select the browser history and other data.
• Press the Tab key to go to the Delete button, then finally press Enter to delete.

Conclusion

Clearing your browser history in Internet Explorer is essential for your privacy, browser performance, and the protection of personal information. By following the steps provided in this blog, you can easily manage your browsing data and reduce potential risks associated with stored information.