Clearing JUST google search history?

[Marcos]

I know i can clear all saved form entries in Firefox, but can i just clear form entries to google?


google search history is dangerous when someone is looking over your shoulder when they ask "Hey, google this for me.."

[smargh]

Firefox 3? Histories are all in database tables and can be managed like any other SQLified database with the sqlite-manager add-on:

http://code.google.com/p/sqlite-manager/ (get the .xpi to use inside firefox)

Just delete all the form histories labelled "q" (you know, google.com/search?q=blah)

[PeterStoba]

I know i can clear all saved form entries in Firefox, but can i just clear form entries to google?


google search history is dangerous when someone is looking over your shoulder when they ask "Hey, google this for me.."

I know what you mean

Smargh's method should work

[Marcos]

i dont even know what SQL is, is there a simpler way?

[smargh]

0. Back up your Firefox profile, normally stored in your Application Data folder in your profile folder (c:\documents and settings\blah or c:\users\blah).
1. Install the above-add-on..
2. Tools->SQLite Manager
3. From the top-right "(Select Profile Database)" choose "formhistory.sqlite" and press the Go button just to the right of it.
4. Go to the "Execute SQL" tab.
5. Type this in the top field: DELETE FROM moz_formhistory where fieldname='q'
6. Click "Run SQL". It should not seem to do anything. If you don't get any errors, your "q" history should have been compeltely zapped. You can close the SQLite Manager window.

[smargh]

I forgot the easy way of deleting form history...

Press the down arrow key when the cursor is in the Google.com search box. Hover your mouse over the top entry and hold down the delete key.