DELETE YOUR WINDOWS HISTORY USING REGISTRY

Step 1

Click on the "Start" menu at the bottom left of your computer.

Step 2 

The Search BoxClick on the "Search" option. Type in the word "regedit." Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and wait for the search results to display in the menu.

Step 3


The Regedit IconDouble-click on the icon of a blue box next to the word "regedit." Wait for a new window to pop up asking if you are sure you want to open the program, then click on the "Continue" button.

Step 4


The Find BoxPress the "Ctrl" and "F" keys on your keyboard at the same time to bring up the Find window. Type in the phrase "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft" and press the "Enter" key. Click on the plus sign next to the folder once it appears in the search results.

Step 5

Click on the "Internet Explorer" folder. Click on the folder labeled "Explorer Bars." Find the list of registry entries in the panel on the right side. Right-click on the first entry listed below the word Default. Click on "Delete" from the pop-up menu that will appear to the right. Repeat the process and delete every entry below the Default option to clear out your Windows search history.

Step 6


The Auto Complete Settings Close the registry editor program. Open the Internet Explorer web browser if you want to set your search feature to no longer automatically attempt to complete your searches as you type them. Click on the "Tools" button at the top-right corner of the screen, then choose "Internet Options."

Step 7




Click on the "Content" tab at the top of the new window that will pop up. Find the section labeled "Auto Complete." Click on "Settings." Click on the check box marked "Web Addresses." Click on "OK."'

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