How to Clear Searches From a Computer

After you conduct a desktop search for files, the computer still saves it. It is possible to erase the searches, depending on the operating system. 

PCs (Personal Computers) and laptop computers save and store all the searches you conduct on the desktop and the Internet for your convenience so you can go back to them later for reference. However, if you share a computer, this does not ensure privacy and may be more of a hassle. It is possible to delete the desktop and Internet search history when you are done with it if you do not wish to go back to it. This method varies depending on the type of operating system and Internet search engine you are using.

Windows XP and Vista Operating Systems

Select the "Start" tab in the lower-left corner of the screen and click on "Run." Type in "Regedit" and push the "Enter" key.
Move the arrow so it is to the side of each folder on the left pane of the "Registry Editor." Click on the numbers "5603," which will be located on the left side of the "Registry Editor."


Erase every line that is on the right pane. To delete the information, press the "backspace" button on the keyboard or highlight the text and press "Delete."

Windows 7

Select the "Start" menu and type in "Run" in the "Search programs and files" space and press "Enter." Type "Regedit" in the Run space and push the "Enter" key.
Move the side of each folder so it is in the left pane of the "Registry Editor."
Select "Word Wheel Query" on the left pane. Select and erase all the words in the right pane with the mouse.
Clearing Search History on Internet Explorer
Select the "Safety" menu and click on "Delete Browsing History." Check the box that says, "Form Data." Select the "Delete" menu.

Firefox

Choose the "Tools" menu and click on the "Clear Recent History" tab. Select the "Details" tab and click on "Form and Search History." Click on the time period you want to clear the history from in the drop down menu. Click on "Clear Now." Right-click on the search bar in the top right corner of Firefox and then click on the "Clear Search History."

Google Chrome

Select the wrench icon in the top right corner of the window. Click on the "Clear Browsing Data" tab. Check the "Clear saved form Data" box and choose the time period you wish to clear the history from by using the drop down menu. Select the "Clear Browsing Data" tab.