Every time you enter some information in the search bar in Firefox, the information is saved and Firefox has the ability to give you search suggestions when you enter information in search bar in the future, this actually helpful in your search but can pose a privacy risk. Firefox stores a list of all the things that you searched while surfing the Internet and helps you complete search boxes by suggesting possible search matches. This sytem can also seriously compromise your privacy, as anyone who has access to your computer can see what you searched on the Internet.

How to erase search history in Firefox 3?

Step 1. Go to “Tools” menu in the top of the browser and open the “Clear Private Data” window in Firefox.
Step 2. Check the “Saved Form And Search History” check box.
Step 3. Click on the “Clear Private Data Now” button.
Step 4. You can restart the browser if you want to.

How to erase search history in Firefox 2?

Step 1. Go to “Tools” menu in the top of the browser.
Step 2. Select the “Options” menu item .
Step 3. Select the “Privacy” menu item.
Step 4. In Private area there click “Clear Now”.
Step 5. In “Clear Private Data” window put the check mark for “Saved form and Search History” and click “Clear Private Data Now”.
Step 5. Click “OK”.
Step 6. You can restart the browser if you want to.