How long does it take for your internet history to be written over, so that no one can ever view it again?

Question

How long does it take for your internet history to be written over, so that no one can ever view it again?

Answer 1

you could just clear it...

Answer 2

clearing private data from firefox or deleting offline files from IE doesn't give you real privacy. this data can still be extracted off of your hard disks using file recovery software. the only way to ensure secure deletion that cannot be recovered is to use software that securely overwrites your data through a number of methods and standards (such as DoD or NSA). May I recommend a freeware program, CCleaner (c**p Cleaner), that will securely delete your history, cookies, autofill history, search history, etc in addition to cleaning up junk files securely and fixing registry problems. you can download it FREE at filehippo.com. Also, when searching the web, use the Google.com search engine as they only keep search history for 18 months, and then remove it. Also, they will not turn search history data over to the Feds in the event it is requested by authorities, whereas other search engine suppliers will.

Answer 3

go to tools, internet options and browsing history settings.  YOu can delete history there as well as set your computer to automatically delete after a certain amount of days.

ps quit looking at p**n.

Answer 4

If you want it gone, then delete it.

Firefox: Tools > Clear private Data

IE: Tools > Internet Options > Clear History

Answer 5

As soon as you stop looking at p**n on the family computer.

Answer 6

If you click on tools> internet options, you can go and delete all records of you being anywhere, and change the settings, default is 20 days.. or was it 30...