Windows 10: clearing search history not clearing

Discus and support clearing search history not clearing in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have tried the *** under history I still have search data. I have tried logging onto Microsoft to clear but the history still remains How do I clear... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DavidYazak1, Oct 11, 2019.

  1. clearing search history not clearing


    I have tried the *** under history I still have search data. I have tried logging onto Microsoft to clear but the history still remains How do I clear this search history and keep it from storing?

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    DavidYazak1, Oct 11, 2019
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  2. acomic Win User

    File explorer search history is not clearing


    Hi

    I have gone through all the steps in the following thread, but my file search history is not clearing or updating. Search terms clear, but the old search reappears with deleted files on it.

    Search History in File Explorer - Clear in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    acomic, Oct 11, 2019
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  3. Gino Des Win User
    Clearing history on my search page

    Hello,

    Do you want to clear the search history in File Explorer or Microsoft Edge? If you want to clear the search history in File Explorer, follow these steps:

    • Open File Explorer, click on the View tab, and click on
      Options in the ribbon.
    • Select Change folder and search options.
    • In the General tab, under Privacy, click on the
      Clear button for Clear File Explorer history.

    If you want to delete the search history in Edge, you may refer to the following link: View and delete browser history in
    Microsoft Edge
    .

    If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to post a reply.
     
    Gino Des, Oct 11, 2019
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    Clear Your Search History for On-device Searches in Windows 10  

    How to Clear Your Search History for On-device Searches in Windows 10


    taskbar to find help, apps, files, settingsyou name it. You can also get quick answers from the weblike weather, stock prices, currency conversion, and much moreand get to websites faster by using links in the preview pane.

    Cortana and Search has been separated starting with Windows 10 version 1903.

    Microsoft account.

    Search activity appears only if you:
    • Search from Bing, and are signed in to Bing with your Microsoft account—though you can still view your search activity on the Bing.com Search History page.
    • Land on Bing pages when you search from Cortana. Search activity doesn't appear if you search from the Cortana app on a phone that uses an iOS or Android operating system.
    See also:
    This tutorial will show you how to clear your search history on Bing.com used to improve on-device searches for your account in Windows 10.



    Here's How:

    1. Do step 2 (direct) or step 3 (Settings) for how you want to open the Bing.com Search History page.

    2. Open your web browser, go to the step 4 below.

    OR

    3. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Search icon. (see screenshot below)
    A) Click/tap on Permissions & History on the left side.

    B) Click/tap on the Search history settings link under My search history on the right side. (see screenshot below)

    C) Go to step 4 below.


    clearing search history not clearing [​IMG]

    4. Click/tap on the View and delete search history button on the Bing.com Search History page. (see screenshot below)

    clearing search history not clearing [​IMG]

    5. Sign in to your Microsoft account to verify. (see screenshot below)

    clearing search history not clearing [​IMG]

    6. Do step 7 (specific) or step 8 (all) for the search history you want to clear.


    7. To Clear Specific Search History
    A) Click/tap on the Clear link for each specific search history item listed you want to clear. (see screenshot below)

    *note The View details link will provide more information about a search history item to help determine if you want to clear it or not.


    clearing search history not clearing [​IMG]


    8. To Clear All Your Search History
    A) Click/tap on the Clear activity link above the search history items. (see screenshot below)

    clearing search history not clearing [​IMG]

    B) Click/tap on Clear to confirm. (see screenshot below)

    clearing search history not clearing [​IMG]


    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Shawn Brink, Oct 11, 2019
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