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Reset IE Address Bar w/o clearing History?

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by ILGal, 2006/05/16.

  1. 2006/05/16
    ILGal

    ILGal Inactive Thread Starter

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    Is there a way to clear the dropdown list box in the IE address bar without clearning the entire history file?

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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    A simple way of doing this - rather than delving into the registry ....

    Download CCleaner - uncheck everything that is checked by default leaving only 'Recently typed URL's' checked under Internet Explorer. Click Analyse, then Run Cleaner.
     
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    ILGal

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    This worked perfectly - thanks for the tip on this nifty little utility!

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    PeteC

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    You're welcome :) but do be sure to check the settings prior to analysing otherwise there is a danger of cleaning out something that you wanted!
     
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    Welshjim

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    ILGal--Another program to look at
    http://www.igorshpak.net/
    It is a little more specific to deleting items you do not want. In other words, it does less than CCleaner.
    But that means there is less chance to mess up.
    I personally use it primarily to clean out my cache (Temporary Internet Files, etc.). I check only Temporary Files under both My Computer and Internet Explorer.
    Hoewever you can check "Typed Addresses(URL's)" under the Internet Explorer column.
     
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  7. 2006/05/17
    Zander

    Zander Geek Member Alumni

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    Yeah Jim, that program's a keeper. I downloaded it a long time ago. It was posted on this board and more than likely it was you that posted it though I can't say for sure. The thing I like about it is the ability to add certain folders or file types. Sweet!
     
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    James Martin

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    I downloaded SSS a while back, but I never have installed it yet. Been using Disk Cleaner http://www.diskcleaner.nl/ for the most part.

    Anyone ever compared the two before?
     
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