IE 9 history not saving, downloads not saving, nor cookies.


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    IE 9 history not saving, downloads not saving, nor cookies.


    I am extremely new to computers and my son and I now have one. I believe he has made changes to his computer to hide his actions from me (hes 10 and knows more about computers than I),

    *because his Internet Explorer history only saves sites sporadically it seems,
    *and downloads are also not saving, and neither are cookies.

    I'm sure other things are not saving as well.

    *I have tried to reset his IE settings to default, and it did nothing.

    I have noticed that the few cookies that are in his Temporary Internet files are all searches for Windows how-tos' involving Indexing his computer, Deleting Browsing History, and System Restore. I'm not sure if him messing with these settings could have caused his computer to not save anything, or what.

    *Should I try to restore Internet History files first, and then try a System Restore? Or should I just do/or do not do a System Restore at all and try something else?

    I'm really worried about what he might be hiding from me and would like to resolve this so I can monitor his computer use. Also, if there would be another part of the website I could post this that might be more helpful, Please let me know. Thanks
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  2. Posts : 370
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    He might be using the 'In Private' mode - this does not save any cookies, history, or anything at all. Downloads are still saved, though, but he can delete those just like any other file, of course.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #3

    Welcome to the Seven Forums hardcandyberry!
    You might try the option one, step 2 in this link.
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    CreepinJesus-- I should have mentioned before that it is definitely not in InPrivate mode, I've checked many times. His computer does not save anything I do on it, leading me to believe he is not deleting individual files
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