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How to Clear a Browser on a Public Computer

If you've used a browser on a public computer, clear the cookies, the cache, and the browser history before you leave the computer.

Clear Cookies, Cache, and History in Internet Explorer

  1. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
  2. Click the General tab.
  3. Under Temporary Internet Files, click  Delete Cookies, and then click OK.
  4. Under Temporary Internet Files, click  Delete Files, and then click OK.
  5. Under History, click  Clear History, and then click Yes.
  6. Click OK.

 

Clear Cookies, Cache, and History in Firefox

  1. From the Tools menu, choose Clear Recent History.
  2. In the Clear Recent History window, check all of the options, and then click Clear Now.

 

Clear Cookies, Cache, and History in Safari

  1. From the Safari menu, choose Reset Safari.
  2. Check all of the options, and then click Reset.