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Deleting browsing history - help!

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suzyp1982
suzyp1982 Posts: 255 Forumite
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I have tried numerous times to delete my browsing history but its just not working!? it will delete some stuff and look as though it has been deleted, but then when i open the internet up again and go to the www. bar it shows a whole other load of stuff :mad:

Ive gone to:
Safety
Delete browsing history
delete
???
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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Which browser?
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Knarf44
    Knarf44 Posts: 557 Forumite
    Download and install a free program called CCleaner. It's recognised as almost the de facto standard in cleaning crap (including browser histories) from PC's.

    However, if it's your work computer then you are up !!!!!! creek. The IT admin staff are the ones to bribe.

    If you don't want your browser remembering which sites you visit:

    On IE8 use "InPrivate Browsing" you'll find it under "Safety".

    On Chrome use "New incognito window" under "tools" (spanner symbol)

    On Firefox use "Start Private Browsing" under "Tools"
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    edited 30 August 2010 at 9:18PM
    turn off autocomplete(ie, tools, internet options, content), and tick delete browsing history on exit under tools internet options
    !!
    > . !!!! ----> .
  • suzyp1982
    suzyp1982 Posts: 255 Forumite
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    Sandoval wrote: »
    Stop looking at mucky stuff while your wife is out shopping and you won't need to worry... :rotfl:

    since when was "suzy" a blokes name LOL!!! I actually dont wont my husband finding out what i have spent!!?? LOL!
  • kaywantsapug
    kaywantsapug Posts: 46 Forumite
    Have you been to tools on the top left hand corner? It says delete browsing history in mine. Not sure if its the same set up. I'm rubbish with computers sorry lol.
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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    OP you still haven't said which browser you are using...
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • suzyp1982
    suzyp1982 Posts: 255 Forumite
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    macman wrote: »
    OP you still haven't said which browser you are using...

    Sorry, i must be the thickest person but i dont really know what a "browser" is?

    So, im on Sky Broadband, the laptop is an acer aspire 5332, ive got Norton Gold installed? does that give you an answer? ta
  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,843 Forumite
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    suzyp1982 wrote: »
    Since when was "Suzy" a bloke's name
    Maybe it's a suedonym?
  • lindabea
    lindabea Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    suzyp1982 wrote: »
    Sorry, i must be the thickest person but i dont really know what a "browser" is?

    So, im on Sky Broadband, the laptop is an acer aspire 5332, ive got Norton Gold installed? does that give you an answer? ta

    Yes - it gives many answers, but unfortunately, not the one Macman is looking for. However, it sounds like you have IE8 (but not sure)
    Before doing something... do nothing
  • lindabea
    lindabea Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    John_Gray wrote: »
    Maybe it's a suedonym?

    Very clever and witty :beer:
    Before doing something... do nothing
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