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How Do I Delete My Microsoft Search History?

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You can delete your Microsoft search history on various devices and platforms. Here's how:

Deleting Search History on Windows

  1. Open Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge icon on your taskbar or in the Start menu.
  2. Access Settings: Click the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Navigate to Privacy, Search, and Services: Click "Privacy, search, and services" in the left-hand menu.
  4. Clear Browsing Data: Under "Clear browsing data," click "Choose what to clear."
  5. Select Search History: Check the box next to "Search history" and choose the time range you want to delete.
  6. Confirm Deletion: Click "Clear now" to delete your search history.

Deleting Search History on Android and iOS

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge App: Tap the Edge app icon on your phone.
  2. Access Settings: Tap the three dots in the bottom-right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Navigate to Privacy: Tap "Privacy, search, and services."
  4. Clear Browsing Data: Under "Clear browsing data," tap "Choose what to clear."
  5. Select Search History: Check the box next to "Search history" and choose the time range you want to delete.
  6. Confirm Deletion: Tap "Clear now" to delete your search history.

Deleting Search History on Xbox

  1. Go to Settings: Press the Xbox button on your controller and select "Settings."
  2. Navigate to System: Select "System" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Choose Privacy & Online Safety: Select "Privacy & online safety."
  4. Access Search History: Select "Search history" under "Privacy."
  5. Clear Search History: Select "Clear search history" to delete all your search history.

Deleting Search History on Other Devices

You can also delete your search history on other devices, such as your phone, tablet, or computer. Refer to the device's documentation or online resources for specific instructions.

Note: Deleting your search history will only remove it from the device where you performed the deletion. To delete your search history from all your devices, you will need to repeat the steps on each device.

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