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How can I eliminate History

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by blakston6286, 2005/07/26.

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  1. 2005/07/26
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    blakston6286 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi....When I look at my History in Internet Explorer it is huge.....
    I don't need to know where I have been.....
    Yet I cannot find any option that allows me to set up eliminating the History when I sign off.....

    Also I do go to Properties and click on the Clear History tab but when I return to IE....after signing out and even rebooting my History is still there......
    Other than right clicking on the particular link and then clicking on delete then clicking on the verification to delete.......what can I do to get rid of this nuisance History log???????
    Can I stop it from happening in the first place???
     
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  2. 2005/07/26
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    markp62 Geek Member Alumni

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    Can I stop it from happening in the first place??? No, not to my current working knowledge or it slipped my brain.
    Yet I cannot find any option that allows me to set up eliminating the History when I sign off.....
    Set Keep History to 0 days, in Internet Options.
     
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    PeteC

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    If you are using Zone Alarm this thread references your problem with History returning.

    Otherwise use CCleaner to get rid of History, etc and start afresh - be sure to check which items under Internet Explorer are checked - you may not wish to clean out some of the items.
     
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    Arie

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    Yes, you can stop Windows from recording the history altogether!

    In your registry find:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Internet Settings \ 5.0 \ Cache \ History

    Change the value of CachePrefix from Visited to NoVisited

    Prior to activating this setting, the history should be cleared manually by going to Tools > Internet Options on Internet Explorer's menu, and clicking the button Clear History.
     
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    Hi....
    Markp62 I do already have the History down to 0 days

    PeteC...Thanks for the link...Yes I have Zone Alarm ....Thank you for the ccleaner link I will use it and hopefully it will work as intended....

    Arie.......I will do as you instructed sounds like the best preventative of all......
    Thank you all for the great input.....You are the best........
    A Blakston
     
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  7. 2005/07/29
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    Setting History to 0 days will still retain History for a 24 hr period.
     
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    Hi Tony T.......Yes I did figure that one out.......I actually did what Arie recommended and it was the perfect solution....I am no longer plagued by the history.....And it may be my imagination but my computer seems to run quicker.....especially when on the Internet.........
    Thanks for the input.....
    Arie if you can hear me.......A big THANKS to you for a great solution....... :) :) :)
     
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    Arie

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    Glad to help :D
     
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