Clear Location Bar

Internet Explorer Location Bar

Internet Explorer’s address bar works the same way and should also be cleared. To clear the address bar history, you will need to clear the browser’s history which can be done through the Internet Options dialogue box. Go to Tools and choose Internet Options. Choose “delete temporary files” from the Temporary Internet Files section or if you have Internet Explorer 7.0 or above, choose Browsing History, Delete and then Delete History.

Netscape Location Bar

Netscape’s location bar is where you enter URLs to visit websites on the internet. It also displays URLs of websites you’ve visited. Because it so easily reveals where you’ve been on the internet, it should be cleared to protect your privacy. Anyone can see where you’ve been surfing and the websites you’ve visited by simply clicking the down arrow on the right hand side of the location bar’s text box.

If you want to clear location bar history, it’s just a few easy steps away however this technique must be followed regularly because as you surf the net, your history is always being compiled.

In addition, when you manually clear the location bar using this technique, it’s only a stop-gap measure that can easily be overcome by someone with the right computer forensics tools.

Nevertheless, we will show you how to manually clear the location bar.

What are the Risks to Clearing Location Bar History?

The risks when you clear location bar history are minimal. The only problem they present is that of convenience. When you have a list of websites stored in the location bar, it means less typing in of addresses when you want to visit a previously visited website.

How to Manually Clear Location Bar History

If you have Navigator 4.5 or above, open the Edit menu and choose Preferences from the drop down list. Find the “Navigator” category and then the “History” sub-category. Here you will find the Clear Location Bar button. Press this button and your location bar history will be cleared out.

The Problem

Earlier we said manually clearing location bar history was just a stop gap measure. This is because anyone can easily obtain data recovery software to restore deleted files, even temporary internet files. These data recovery software programs were once only available to computer forensics experts and law enforcement but are now marketed to the general public. Anyone with an inquiring mind and access to your PC can easily find out your internet history.

The Solution

A better way to clear location bar history is the automatic and permanent way. Use a software utility to automate this task and shred your history for good. You’ll never worry again about what your location bar reveals about you. A tool such as ParetoLogic’s Privacy Controls puts your privacy back in your hands. You can set it up to run in stealth mode, routinely clearing your location bar and other temporary internet files as you surf. In addition, you can permanently delete files and data that are impossible to recover once shredded electronically.

A program like Privacy Controls is a must in today’s high-tech world. Snoops and identity thieves have gone high-tech and can extract personal data from seemingly innocent cookies and form data from your internet shopping. Use a high-tech tool to fight back and protect your privacy.