Netscape:

Pull down Communicator menu, select History. On the History menu select Edit/Select All, and then Edit/Delete. On older versions of Netscape, Pull down Options menu. Select Network Options, Select Cache. Click on "Clear Disk Cache".

Internet Explorer:

Pull down Tools menu, select Internet Options. On General page, under Temporary Internet Files, click on "Delete Files". Under History click on " Clear History".

AOL:

Pull down My AOL menu, select Preferences. Click on WWW icon. Then on General page, under Temporary Internet Files, click on "Delete Files". Under History click on "Clear History".

History File

If an abuser knows how to read your computer's history or cache file (automatically saved web pages and graphics), he or she may be able to see information you have viewed recently on the Internet. You can clear your history or empty your cache file in your browser's settings.

Email

If an abusive partner can access your email account, he or she may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. Make sure your account is secure, and choose a password your partner or anyone else will not be able to guess. On AOL, a person can set up for copies of the incoming mail and outgoing mail to be retained on the hard disk, which anyone can read without knowing your password. Therefore, if you use AOL it will be most wise to set up an email account through a free email server like Hotmail or Yahoo. If you get threatened or harassing email messages, they can be printed and saved as evidence of the abuse. Plus, the messages may constitute a federal offense. For more information on this issue, contact your local United States Attorney's Office.