How do I clear my web browser's history?

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• Windows
  • Internet Explorer 8
  • Internet Explorer 7
  • Internet Explorer 6 and earlier
  • Firefox 3
  • Firefox 2
• Mac OS and Mac OS X
  • Safari
  • Firefox 3
  • Firefox 2

Windows

Internet Explorer 8

1. From the Safety menu, click Delete Browsing History... .
   
   
2. Check History, and then click Delete.

Internet Explorer 7

1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options... .
   
   
2. In the "Browsing history" section, click Delete... .
   
   
3. In the "History" section, click Delete history... .
   
   
4. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
   
   
5. Click Close, and then click OK.

Internet Explorer 6 and earlier

1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options... .
   
   
2. In the "History" section, click Clear History.
   
   
3. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK or Yes.
   
   
4. Click OK.

Firefox 3

1. From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data.
   
   
2. Check Browsing History, and then click Clear Browsing History Now.

Firefox 2

1. From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data.
   
   
2. Check Browsing History, and then click Clear Browsing History Now.

Mac OS and Mac OS X

Safari

From the History menu, click Clear History.

Firefox 3

1. From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data.
   
   
2. Check Browsing History, and then click Clear Browsing History Now.

Firefox 2

1. From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data.
   
   
2. Check Browsing History, and then click Clear Browsing History Now.

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