When I log off internet, is it enough to delete my history and files to get ride of the websites i've seen?

Question

I share a computer with my friend, but with separate passwords, but sometimes im afraid he could have a way to know what websites i look, he knows more about computers than I, so I would like to know what to do when Im done surfing, so dont have to worry about him breaking my privacy, thanks!

Answer 1

Depends on what you mean by "enough". If you really wanted to find out what a person was doing, you could use file recovery software to scan the disk at a level below the file system to recover files. For general hiding tracks though, yes, deleting your history, cached files, and cookies is enough. If you are really concerned, I'd suggest switching to FireFox and using the clear private data option to simplify the process.

Answer 2

Well, yo can go to: Tools > Internet Options > Delete cookies, history, etc. But it doesn't end there though. The files can still be recovered from your hard drive. The same thing goes to files that you "permanently" delete from the recycle bin. Trust me, every file that you "permanently" deleted is still on your hard drive. I would suggest that you download some kind of free drive cleaner or at least the trial of a good quality one. I would recommend:
( http://www.blancco.com/eng/download/demo/ ) This is a drive cleaner (Blancco) that permanently deletes files from you computer. You have to fill out the form though and choose which version you want to download. So check the box for: (Blancco - Data Cleaner+ 4.6). This might not make any sense now but if you visit the site you will understand. If you really need a drive cleaner for constant drive cleaning of you computer I would recommend that you purchase one!

... By the way, What websites have you been visiting? LOL!

Answer 3

Tools
Internet Options
delete cookies
offline files
history
set days to store history to 0

Tools
Internet Options
Content
Autocomplete
cl Settings
clear the boxes to remove autocomplete
Delete Autocomplete History

Answer 4

Yes and no.

If you are using FireFox and have gone into the preferences and told it to delete everything when you exit (which I would recommend) then yes.

If you are doing anything else or using anything else, then no.

Download Firefox
Click "Tools" then "Options".
Click on the "Privacy" tab.
Towards the bottom you should see private data. Make sure that's checked.
To the right of that you should see "Settings".
Click it and make sure everything is checked.
Click "OK" and "OK" and now whenever you exit Firefox it will delete all your data.

Good luck.

Answer 5

The deletion of history can still be found by going through the "trash bin" of your computer. You might want to ask yourself why you have to worry about what "sites" you are visiting that you don't want anyone else to know about. Remember...you are what you eat...food for thought
Peace

Answer 6

if you want to delete the website links...juss clear the "Clear history" button under tools - General Menu

If you want to delete the files along with the links...yes, you need to clear the history and "Temporary internet files"

Answer 7

you have to go to control panel then click the link internet options. after that look at the tabs and there sould be delete history. hope this helps.

Answer 8

You can clear your history and also clear out any searches you have been doing.

To be totally sure, a free program called CCleaner will take care of everything for you, including clearing out Media Player references and crap like that. http://www.ccleaner.com/

Answer 9

deleting cookies, temporary internet files and history will do the trick

Answer 10

its not enough login off.you have to erase them one by one.first, click on the arrow that is pointing down next to the back button.then click history.then click the first website you visit with a double click and click delete.keep going on until all of them are erase.:)