Clearing Browser History Data (Windows)

Clearing Browser History Data (Windows)

With any browser open on your Windows operating system, press the following keys (simultaneously) to quickly access the options for clearing the browser's history:


This will open the following browser options:

  • Google Chrome: Clear browsing data dialog box
  • Mozilla Firefox: Clear recent history dialog box
  • Internet Explorer: Delete Browsing History dialog box

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