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How do you erase history on your computer?

How do I completely erase the history on my computer?

  • I'm not looking for the go " to tools erase history" method which is quite simple but not throrough. I think there's a way to right click onto "explore" and then go into Temp, then delete. But there's like 1000's of files in there and I'm scared to delete something that might affect my computer's running order. I want a total clean sweep of my computer, but I want to make sure I'm not deleting important items. Thanks.

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    nothing brings on Alzheimer's in a computer quicker that getting hit by a semi trailer on the highway j/k go to "My Computer" right click on "C Drive" choose "Properties" in General, click on the "Disk Cleanup" button highlight "Temporary Internet Files" and view files you can open each folder and delete contents That is pretty thorough. If you want to be sure, look around that file before closing the window.

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Somebody's been naughty. *wags finger* (nothing in temp is important to your computer)

snapple232

Here is the path you need to follow : C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings delete temp files and temp. internet files.

rahul_gvli

You can delete everything in your temp folder and not worry. Unfortunately once something is on your HDD it is there to stay unless it gets over written. Even reformatting it will not get rid of it. The only thing that might wipe it clean will also destroy it. That would be a powerful magnet.

Injam

Well I'll make it easy on you. Instead of going in and deleting your history and temp files yourself just use this free program that is designed to clean out all of your temp info and history. Download it here: http://www.ccleaner.com/download Just open it and click run cleaner and click ok. Good Luck HTH.

Joe K

The only way to be absolutely sure is to REPLACE the disk and start over. Yeah, it may seem drastic, but anything else may leave some trace behind. Indeed even formatting the disk, given the right bad guy, isn't sufficient.

Elana

Do you mean wiping the hard drive clean? If you do that, you will have to re-install EVERYTHING, including Windows or any other programs you have.

David P

go get the system mechanic system professional 7 it works really good clean the junkies, delete all your search histories etc

Jason

ya you can go tools temp files but the other way be careful as picking stuff off your drive doesn't do it any good but to delete temp files inder tools is safe

legend

go up to tools then click delete browsing history

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