How to Clear Your Internet Surfing History

Internet Explorer:

Select "Tools" from the drop-down menus across the top-left of the browser window.
select "Internet Options" from this menu.
In the middle of this window, in the "Temporary Internet Files" section, choose "Delete Files". Make sure that the "Delete all offline content" box is checked and press "OK". This deletes all cookies and stored graphics.
If you have Explorer version 6.0, choose "Delete Cookies". When the window appears, choose "OK". (Users of Explorer 5.5 or earlier will not have this button. To find out which version of Explorer you have, press the "Help" button in the top of the browser. Choose "About Internet Explorer" and the resulting window will tell you which version you have.)
Proceed to the "History" section and click the "Clear History" button. When the window appears, click "Yes".
Close the browser.

Netscape Navigator Versions 4x- 6x

Clear the Cache:

Select "Edit" from the drop-down menus across the top-left of the browser window.
Select "Preferences" from this menu.
Select the "Advanced" button under "Category"
Click "Cache"
When the window appears, click "Clear Memory Cache" and "Clear Disk Cache". Close the window.
Clear History:

Select "Edit" from the drop-down menus across the top-left of the browser window.
Select "Preferences" from this menu.
Select "Navigator" button under the "Category" listing
Select "History" listing
Click "Clear History"

Remove Cookies:

Select "Edit" from the drop-down menus across the top-left of the browser window.
Select "Preferences" from this menu.
Select the "Privacy & Security" button under the "Category" listing
Select the "Cookies" listing
Select the "View Stored Cookies" button
Click the "Remove All Cookies" button

Note: It is imperative that you close your internet browser before you leave the computer to better protect yourself!

Touch-Tone Telephones:

If you call a hotline from a telephone used by someone who is hurting you, don't forget to clear the "redial" button on the phone. When you hang up from making your phone call, dial a number such as your local "time and temperature" line or just punch a few random numbers. Then, hang up as your normally would and your trail should be obscured.

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