If you’re looking to clear out saved data like passwords, browsing history, or autofill information from Microsoft Edge for privacy or organizational reasons, this guide will walk you through the process in simple steps. Removing saved information can help protect your personal details and improve browser performance.
Accessing Microsoft Edge Settings
First, open Microsoft Edge on your computer. Click the three-dot menu icon located at the top-right corner of the browser window to open the settings menu. From there, select “Settings” to access all customization options for your browser.
Clearing Browsing Data
In the Settings menu, navigate to “Privacy, search, and services.” Under “Clear browsing data,” click on “Choose what to clear.” Here you can select different types of data such as browsing history, cookies, cached images and files. You can also choose a time range — whether you want to delete data from the last hour or all time. After selecting the desired options, click “Clear now” to remove them.
Removing Saved Passwords
To remove saved passwords specifically, go back to Settings and select “Profiles,” then click on “Passwords.” In this section, you’ll see a list of saved passwords. To delete an individual password entry, click on the three dots next to it and choose “Delete.” You can also turn off the option that saves passwords if you prefer not to store them in Edge going forward.
Deleting Autofill Form Data
For clearing autofill form data such as addresses or payment info, return to Settings > Profiles > Personal info or Payment info respectively. Here you can view stored entries and remove any that are outdated or no longer needed by clicking on them and selecting delete.
Managing Site Permissions and Other Data
Sometimes websites store additional permissions or site-specific data like location access or pop-up preferences. To manage these settings in Edge, go back to Privacy settings and scroll down to find “Site permissions.” From here you can review which sites have specific permissions enabled and revoke them if necessary for better control over your privacy.
By following these straightforward steps, you can effectively manage and remove any saved information within Microsoft Edge whenever needed. This helps maintain your privacy while ensuring that your browsing experience remains smooth and secure.
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