Note: It is imperative that you close your internet browser before you
leave the computer to better protect yourself!
Clearing Your Computer's History:
Internet Explorer
Press "Tools" from the drop-down menus across the top-left of the
browser window.
Press "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, press "Delete Cookies". When the
window appears, press "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 press the "Clear History" button.
When the window appears, press "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
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.