In Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, point to Safety, and then select Delete browsing history. Choose the types of data or files you want to remove from your PC, and then select Delete.

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By adjusting Internet Explorer's privacy settings, you can affect how websites monitor your online activity. For example, you can decide which cookies are stored, choose how and when sites can use your location info, and block unwanted pop-ups.

Learn how to change Internet Explorer settings, or reset browser settings when there's a problem.

If you also to want to remove any activity data that’s associated with cookies in your browser, you should clear your cookies in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer. If you use a different browser, refer to that browser's instructions. You can manage your data and settings on the following pages of the privacy dashboard:

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Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior.

In the Search box, type Internet Explorer, and then, in the list of results, click Internet Explorer. Click Tools from the menu, and then click Delete browsing history.

You can view and clear your Microsoft Edge browsing history stored on a single device, across all synced devices, and in the cloud. You may choose to clear your browsing history at any time.

Select the check box next to each data type you'd like to clear, and then select Clear now. If you'd like, you can select Choose what to clear every time you close the browser and choose which data types should be cleared.