How to Clear Cached Address Entries in Internet Explorer

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0, 4.0 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0 for Windows 3.1

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, you should first make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat). Both are hidden files in the Windows folder.

SUMMARY

This article describes how to remove the cached Address box entries in Internet Explorer.

MORE INFORMATION

To remove the cached Internet address entries, clear the History folder. To do so, follow these steps:

Internet Explorer 4.0

1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the View menu.

2. On the General Tab, click Clear History.

3. Click Yes, and then click OK.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows 95. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

NOTE: For information about how to edit the registry, view the Changing Keys And Values online Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Note that you should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat) before you edit the registry.

1. Quit Internet Explorer by clicking Close on the File menu.

2. Delete all the values except for the (Default) value from the following registry key:

         HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
   

Internet Explorer 3.0

1. In Internet Explorer, click Options on the View menu.

2. Click the Navigation tab.

3. Click Clear History, and then click OK.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows 95. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

NOTE: For information about how to edit the registry, view the Changing Keys And Values online Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Note that you should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat) before you edit the registry.

1. Quit Internet Explorer by clicking Close on the File menu.

2. Delete all the values except for the (Default) value from the following registry key:

         HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs