How to Recover Browser/Internet History?

In this section, we'll present you with three primary methods to recover browser/internet history data: utilizing DNS Cache to retrieve erased browsing history, employing data recovery software to restore lost browsing history files, or retrieving deleted history via Google History. These methods are applicable for recovering internet browsing history on all browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and IE Edge. Let's explore how to recover missing or deleted browser internet history. 1. **Using DNS Cache to Find Deleted Browsing History** - DNS (Domain Name System) Cache stores the IP addresses of websites you've visited recently. Clearing your browser history doesn't affect DNS Cache. - Open the Command Prompt on your computer (press Windows + R, type "cmd," and hit Enter). - Type "ipconfig /displaydns" and press Enter. This will display the DNS Cache entries. - Look for website addresses that correspond to the time frame when your browsing history was deleted. 2. **Recovering Lost Browsing History with Data Recovery Software** - Download and install a reliable data recovery tool, such as Recuva or tools Data Recovery Wizard. - Launch the software and select the drive where your browser's temporary files are stored (usually the system drive, C:). - Choose "Browser History" or "All Files" as the file type to scan for. - Start the scan and let it complete. The software will then display a list of recoverable files. - Locate and select the browsing history files you wish to recover, and follow the software's instructions to save them to a secure location. 3. **Recovering Deleted History Using Google History** - If you have a Google account and are signed in to your browser with that account, your browsing history may be synced with Google. - Visit the Google Dashboard (myactivity.google.com) and sign in with your Google account credentials. - Navigate to the "Activity Controls" section and ensure that "Web & App Activity" is enabled. - Here, you can view and search through your browsing history. While you cannot directly recover deleted entries, you can still access them if they're within the retention period. Remember that the success of these methods may vary depending on whether the data has been overwritten or not. Always prioritize backing up important data to prevent loss.

Method 1: Utilize DNS Cache to Locate and View Deleted Browsing History

DNS, or the Domain Name System, can serve as a quick way to retrieve search history or records. However, upon restarting your computer, it will not be capable of assisting in finding your browsing history. DNS caching functions primarily when everything is connected to the internet. Hence, if you need to recover deleted browsing history from an application or a video game, avoid shutting down or restarting the computer. There might still be an opportunity to view the erased internet history:

1. Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and then click OK. Alternatively, you can also type cmd in the Windows search bar.
2. Open the Command Prompt, type ipconfig/displaydns, and press Enter.

Then, all your recently visited websites will be displayed. This way, you can view your entire recent browsing history and locate those important websites again.

Method 2: Utilize data recovery software to retrieve lost browsing history files

If you're unsure where to locate your saved computer browsing history, proceed with the following steps to check if the history files have been deleted or not:

Google Chrome: C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage

Mozilla Firefox: C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\

Internet Explorer: C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History

If you prefer to save your entire browser history on your computer like other files, deleting the browsing history from the browser will also remove those history files from your computer. However, you still have the opportunity to restore the deleted browsing history files using professional data recovery software like this.

Here, we recommend trying the Data Recovery Wizard tool, which can effortlessly recover all deleted files, including browsing history data stored on your computer. The recovery process involves just three simple steps: launch the software > select the location and scan > recover the found browser/Internet history data.

Method 3: Recover Deleted Browsing History from Google History

If you have a Google Account and are signed in while browsing websites, you have a higher likelihood of finding and recovering your browser/Internet history. When you delete history from your browsers, Google History is not necessarily removed. It retains all your browsing history, encompassing every webpage you've ever visited, as well as the devices connected to your Google Account.

Go to Google History, and sign in using your Google account.

Then, all of your browser/internet history will be displayed, along with the date and time.

When you accidentally delete crucial browsing history bookmarks or lose important websites, don't panic. This article will guide you through the process of recovering browser/Internet history files and data seamlessly using specialized software tools.

Additional Tip: Recovering Deleted/Lost Chrome History on Android Phone

If you accidentally lose your website browsing history or delete it on your Android phone, don't worry. If you have enabled Google Sync, retrieving your lost browsing history is quite straightforward:

1. Open a webpage in Chrome; 2. Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu; 3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown options; 4. Scroll down and click on "Advanced" to reveal more settings; 5. In the "Privacy and security" section, click on "Site settings"; 6. Locate and click on "Cookies" within the site settings; 7. Toggle the switch next to "Block third-party cookies" to enable or disable blocking; 8. If you want to manage specific cookie permissions, click on "See all cookies and site data"; 9. Search for a website to view its stored cookies; 10. Click on the website to see the listed cookies; 11. To remove a specific cookie, click on the cookie and then choose "Remove"; 12. Return to the previous page by clicking "Back" or the arrow icon; 13. To adjust cookie settings for a particular site, click "Add" under "Allow" or "Block" and enter the website address; 14. Save your changes by clicking "Done"; 15. Refresh the webpage to apply the new cookie settings.

2. Open this page: https://www.google.com/settings/...

3. You'll see a list of everything that you have in Google and scroll down to Chrome Bookmarks.

There, you'll see everything that your phone has accessed through Chrome, including bookmarks and apps.