Programs That Delete Browsing History
By Karen Curley
There are several reasons to use software to clear the browsing history from a computer. First of all, clearing the browsing history protects the user's privacy by erasing all traces of Internet activity, including searches, websites visited, downloaded documents and any programs opened. Leaving the browser history on the computer allows anyone with access to the computer to see every site the computer owner visited. Clearing the browser history also restores space to the hard drive, thus improving the computer's speed and reliability. There are several programs available online that will delete your browsing history.
Delete History Free
This free software deletes browser history, search history, address bar sites, download history, temporary Internet files, cookies and saved passwords. Delete History Free uses one click to erase all Internet tracks. It supports most popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, AOL Explorer, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Google Chrome, MSN Explorer and Opera. The software allows users to select which history traces they want removed or will automatically delete all history when closing the browser.
Included in the software package is a Windows history eraser that deletes all Windows temporary content, the history of opened documents, clipboard traces, recycle bin content, programs opened and Start menu searches.
Clear All History
Clear All History offers a 15-day free trial. The program erases all Internet and computer tracks, completely deleting all Internet activities. The software supports Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, Opera, MSN browser, Safari, AOL browser, Google Chrome and Maxthon. The user has the choice of deleting visited websites, address bar history, search history, cookies, password history, index history and Internet Explorer cache.
The software can also clear the clipboard, swap files, document list, Windows temporary folder content, program history, Start menu history, opened preferences and opened file history. Users can schedule the software to delete the history automatically or can manually choose what to delete. The Shredder option permanently deletes files so they are unrecoverable.
Clear All History also allows computer users to delete history from Windows Media Player, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Google Desktop, Skype, Google, Yahoo! and MSN Toolbars.
Privacy Eraser Pro
Privacy Eraser Pro deletes the history of Internet images viewed on the computer, cookies that track the sites viewed on the Internet, all history of visited websites, address bar history, passwords entered while online and index files. The software also erases Windows swap files, temporary files, file fragments, recycle bin content, Run history and opened documents history.
Privacy Eraser Pro offers over 250 plug-ins that delete tracks from Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, KaZa and Real Player. A plug-in builder is also included so the computer user can develop personalized application cleaning. The program runs in the background with Stealth Mode and has scheduling options. A free trial is available.
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Writer Bio
Karen Curley has more than 18 years experience in health and nutrition, specializing in healthy food choices for families. She received USDA certification in food components, nutrient sources, food groups and infant/child nutrition, and holds a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts. Curley is also an avid gardener, home renovator, Collie breeder, dog groomer and dog trainer.