How to Clear Address Bar: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Clear Address Bar through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Method 1 of 4:

Internet Explorer

Launch Internet Explorer.
Click "Tools," and then click "Internet Options. "
Check the "Delete browsing history on exit" button,
- then click the Delete button under the Browsing History subheading to clear the browser history.
- The Delete Browsing History window will open. For the best security, make sure that all options are checked, including "Form data," "Passwords" and "InPrivate Filtering data." Click the Delete button and wait for the process to complete.
Close the Internet Options window by clicking Apply and then the OK buttons.

Method 2 of 4:

Firefox

Open the Firefox browser
Access the Options window by clicking "Tools" on the main menu, then choosing "Options. "
Select the Privacy tab in the Options window to clear the history.
- Here you can establish privacy options for future use by selecting your preferred option under the History subheading.
Set the location bar to suggest "Nothing. "
Click the linked phrase, "clear your recent history. "
- You can choose to delete your browsing history from only the most recent activity within the last hour or 2, the current day or everything.
Choose your preferred option and click the "Clear now" button. Wait a few moments for the activity to complete, then click the OK button.

Method 3 of 4:

Chrome

Launch the Chrome browser.
Go to options at the upper right side of the browser then click Settings.
- The Options menu will launch in a new tab in the same browser window where you can clear the history.
Under "Settings" from the option types, click "Advanced Settings". Then look for "Clear Browsing Data" under Privacy.
- Set the period you may need to clear the history from and select the data types you will be deleting. For the highest security, select all data types and clear "From the beginning of time."
Finish the process by clicking the Clear Browsing Data button and then closing the Options tab.

Method 4 of 4:

Safari

Use the dock area to launch the Safari browser.
Click "History" on the main toolbar, then click the Clear the History option at the bottom of the drop down menu.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Clear Address Bar?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.