Completley remove web history?

Question

im selling my computer, and since im one paranoid dude, i want to COMPLETLEY remove any trace of web history before i do so... i am currently running firefox as a web browser so if that helps thnx!

Answer 1

All deleted files (via IE or recycle bin) can be recovered!

For the average user, there is no way to use it. But lets say you had a file recovery program. Than yes you can recover deleted files and anybody can view them. You need to get a program that "erases files" not just deletes them. Google programs that do just that.

"Windows Washer" is an example of one of those programs.

When you delete a file it goes to the recycle bin.

When you empty the recycle bin the pointers (reference link the the file) to that file are deleted. Eventually the file will get written over, but the file is still on your computer. EVERYTHING YOU DELETE IS!

Programs are made to erase the file and make them unrecoverable.

To retrieve these files you will need a file recovery wizard.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=fil...

To erase the contents (of a file, folder, or the entire HDD):

You need a program that erases the hardrive.  

You can search the internet for freeware.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...

This is an example of a program that will erase the contents off your HDD

If you really need everything off the HDD you can swipe a magnet over it. But you probally dont need anything to that extent.

Regards,

Dane

Answer 2

install Ccleaner.. it will completly remove all your web history, cookie & etc.

Answer 3

Run CCLeaner , but if you want to be completely sure that there is nothing left on your pc you can format your hard drive (run a backup first cause it will remove everything even the Windows xp or whatever OS your running ) if you have a disc of windows xp or vista you can reinstall it but make sure what you need to do first  

Answer 4

http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-21...

Deletes all that stuff. Use it personally.

Answer 5

Download CCleaner

- http://www.ccleaner.com

Go to the Settings and Set it Delete 35 Times (gutmann)

Then Run it