In the Windows operating system, the Search History folder stores a record of all the searches performed by the user. This folder can become quite large over time and may contain sensitive information that users may want to delete for privacy reasons. In this article, we will explore how to delete the Windows Search History folder and ensure that it is permanently removed from the system.

Examples:

1. Deleting Windows Search History using File Explorer:

   • Open File Explorer and navigate to the following location: C:\Users[Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
   • In this folder, you will find a file named "SearchHistory.edb". Right-click on it and select "Delete".
   • Confirm the deletion when prompted.

2. Deleting Windows Search History using Command Prompt:

   • Open Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, typing "cmd", and hitting Enter.
   • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

     del /F /S /Q "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\SearchHistory.edb"

   • This command will delete the SearchHistory.edb file from the specified location.

3. Deleting Windows Search History using PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting "Windows PowerShell" from the menu.
   • In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:

     Remove-Item -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\SearchHistory.edb" -Force

   • This command will remove the SearchHistory.edb file from the specified location.