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Old July 14th, 2004 Top | #1
 
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Question Completely delete Internet Explorer URL history

Is it possible to completely delete IE URL history? I Cleared history in IE but when i type www in the RUN box i can still see a couple sites listed. or will i need some sort of third party software to completly erase the history.

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tools/internet options/ then delete the cookies and the delete files and clear history

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Usually clearing the history in IE will do it, so I'm not sure why you're still having those addresses show up. Did you try restarting the browser after doing so?

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Or you can go to the registry & delete them here>

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs\
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Odd, but maybe clear out "recent documents"

"You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

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Clear IE History is a little tool that helps user to protect privacy by cleaning up the surfing carry-over in Internet Explorer, includes delete IE history, delete temporary Internet files, delete cookies, delete cache, erase or edit typed URLs in the address bar, change ie homepage, correct IE title and more.

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The website seems to be down, but if you want, it's just one file, I can send it to you...


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