B.39. Lab B.39: Clear Private Data in Internet Explorer

This lab requires a workstation running Internet Explorer.

Private data for a web user includes such items as the cache, cookies, sessions, and any temporary files. To delete this information in Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

  1. Within Internet Explorer, click Tools Delete Browsing History.

  2. If you only want to clear one item (such as Cookies), click that button. Otherwise, click Delete All.

    Alternatively, if you want to be more secure, you can open Internet Options, choose the Advanced tab, and click the Reset button beneath Reset Internet Explorer Settings.

    NOTE

    In addition to clearing ...

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