Key Highlights for Clearing Search History on Windows:

  • Clear Search History in Search Bar: Go to Settings > Privacy > Activity History, and click Clear under "Clear activity history."
  • Delete Cortana Search History: In Settings > Search > Permissions & History, click Manage Search History and select Clear device search history.

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  • Clear File Explorer Search History: Open File Explorer, click in the search box, and press Ctrl + H to clear recent searches.
  • Clear Browser Search History: In Microsoft Edge or other browsers, clear history through the browser's settings menu.

These steps remove search history and help protect your privacy.