 Internet Explorer Delete Browsing History - Enable or Disable Access
How to Enable or Disable Access to Internet Explorer Delete Browsing History  Information This will show you how to enable or disable access to Delete Browsing History in Internet Explorer for all users on the computer.
By default, users are allowed to Delete Browsing History.  Note The first image shows the default setting, which allows users to delete the browsing history. The second shows the setting which prevents users from deleting the browser history. Note that in this case the option is grayed out and that the checkbox is clear.  
 Warning This can only be done whilst logged on as an administrator.
These can be overridden by certain system commands, regardless of the settings applied here. OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download 1. To Allow Users to Delete Browsing History
NOTE: This is the default setting.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Allow_Users_Delete_Browsing_History.reg
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Prevent Users from Delete Browsing HistoryA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Prevent_Users_Delete_Browsing_History.reg
3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.
4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.
6. If open, close and reopen Internet Explorer to fully apply.
7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
OPTION TWO
Through the Local Group Policy Editor 1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.
2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Internet Explorer, and Delete Browsing History.
3. In the right pane, right click on Turn off "Delete Browsing History" functionality and click on Edit. (See screenshot below.)
4. To Allow Users to Delete Browsing History A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6.)
NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.
B) Go to step 6.
5. To Prevent Users from Delete Browsing HistoryA) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6.)
6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below.)
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
8. If open, close and reopen Internet Explorer to fully apply.
That's it,
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