Senin, 17 Desember 2018

How to Delete My Downloads Folder

Even if you clear your browser history, the contents of your Downloads folder will not be removed on a Windows computer or laptop. To delete my downloads:-

  1. Click on the Start button (far bottom-left of your screen).
  2. Click Computer.
  3. Click Downloads.
  4. Select the files and press Delete.
  5. Then remember to empty your Recycle Bin.

Warning: Deleting your download folder will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Delete or Clear My iPhone History

If you are using an iPhone using the Safari browser, please follow the steps below to delete or clear your iPhone history. (Check what browser I am using).

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

1. Click on the Settings icon on the desktop.
2. Scroll down and click on Safari. Then click Clear History and then also click Clear Cookies and Data.

Delete or Clear My iPad History

If you are using an iPad using the Safari browser, please follow the steps below to delete your iPad history. (Check what browser I am using). Are you looking for information about iPhones?

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

1. Click on the Settings icon on the desktop.
2. Scroll down and click on Safari. Then click Clear History and then also click Clear Cookies and Data.

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Delete Or Clear My Chrome History

How can I delete my history in chrome

If you are using the Chrome web browser, please follow the steps to delete or clear your Chrome history. (What browser am I using?)

Warning: These instructions will not:-

  • Prevent or remove any viruses or spyware which may also be indicative of your browsing from your computer.
  • Delete your Google account browsing history.
  • Delete your browsing history within sites that store your actives after you have logged in, for example You Tube has it’s own history area you need to also delete.

New versions of Chrome: Click on the Menu icon in the top-right, then click on History, then click on Clear All Browsing Data (see picture below). Then follow the instruction on the screen.

Older version of Chromes: Click on the Spanner icon in the top-right, then click on Clear Browsing Data and then follow the instructions of the screen.

Delete or Clear My Firefox History

How can I delete my history in firefox

If you are using the Firefox web browser, please follow the steps below to delete or clear your Firefox history. (What browser am I using?)

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Click the Firefox button (top-left), then click History, then Clear Recent History.
Make sure you click the drop-down arrow next to ‘Details’ and make sure all the boxes are ticked. Also, make sure the time range is set to ‘Everything’.

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Delete or Clear My Safari History

How can I delete my history in safari

If you are using the Safari web browser, please follow the steps below to delete or clear your Safari history. (What browser am I using?)

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Windows users – deleting Safari history
1. Click the gear icon, then click Show Menu Bar.
2. The click History and then Clear History

Mac users – deleting Safari history
Click History and then Clear History.

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Delete or Clear My Internet Explorer history

If you are using the Internet Explorer web browser, please follow all of the steps below to clear or delete your history. (What browser am I using?)

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.

Step 1. Through the browser
Internet Explorer 9 users – Click on the Gear icon (top-right), then on Safety and then on Delete browsing history (see picture below).

Internet Explorer 8 users – Click the Tools menu (top-right) and then Delete Browsing History.

Internet Explorer 7 users – Click the Safety menu (top-right) and then Delete Browsing History.

Then make sure all the boxes are ticked (see below) and click Delete . (This may vary slightly depending on the version of Internet Explorer you are using, but the principal of deleting everything from the list you are presented with is the same).

Step 2. The index.dat files and the Registry
Many people make the mistake of stopping after step 1. However, although now somewhat obscured, your browsing history is still on your computer.

Windows stores it in index.dat files.  There are many of these files and they are spread across your computer.  Also, even if you are able to locate them, they are constantly in use by Windows and so you will not be able to delete them.

To take a look at the index.dat files on your computer, download Index.dat Analyze or CCleaner.  You will still be able to see details that ‘should’ have been deleted in step 1 (above) within the index.dat files.

Both software tools will let you delete the contents of the index.dat files. However, not every file named index.dat is an Internet Explorer history file.

Internet Explorer also adds entries to your Windows Registry. (The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options about your Microsoft Windows operating system. It also stores configuration settings for all programs installed on your computer, including Internet Explorer. The data in the Registry is essential for your entire computer to function correctly.

To remove the history from your Registry:-

  • Click the Start button (far bottom-left corner of your screen).
  • Type ‘regedit’ in the search box.
  • Navigate to this folder: HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Internet Explorer >TypedURLs
  • From here you should see the websites you have visited. (Note: some times if you have completed step 1 above they do not show up. However, you still need to clear your index.dat files because details will still be present there).
Editing your Registry can stop your computer working. Completely. back up your Registry before attempting any alterations. Also, do not attempt to edit your Registry unless you are experienced and confident you know what you are doing.

Warning: Deleting your browser history will not remove all traces of your browsing history. Files will still exist that are indicative of the websites you have visited. Find out why clearing your browser history is not enough. This is still true even if you have been using a ‘private browsing’ mode.