How to Remove Traces From Your Computer - Running Windows XP
Web Browser History: Web browsers keep a running history of the Web pages you have visited and keep copies of the graphics on these pages. Also, Windows and Macintosh systems keep a history of the Web pages and documents you have recently accessed. Perform the following steps to get rid of history:
A. Delete your document history as follows:
Please note: in XP's multi-user mode, this will only clear the cache for the logged-in user. If you use the computer while logged in as someone else, you will need to repeat these steps.
Windows XP - Default Mode
* Right click on the "Start" button and select "Properties".
* Click the "Start Menu" tab.
* Click the "Customize" button.
* Click "Clear List" (this will clear the Start Menu from showing any recently used programs)
* Click the "Advanced" tab.
* Click "Clear List" (this will clear recently used documents)
Windows XP - Classic Mode
* Right click on the "Start" button and select "Properties".
* Click the "Start Menu" tab.
* Click the "Customize" button.
* Click "Clear" (this will clear the Start Menu from showing any recently used programs)
B. Delete your Web browser's history and saved graphics as follows:
Netscape Navigator - Version Newer Than 3.0
Netscape Navigator - Version 3.0 or Older
