HistorySweep for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 24, 2015

Although it's not as comprehensive as some competing privacy tools, HistorySweep still makes a good case for itself. The tabbed interface is simple to navigate, if a bit bland, though a colorful photo of a bizarre-looking superhero helps add some flair. When enabled, the program sits in your system tray; right-clicking the icon lets you access several options. We appreciate that the application can delete your surfing history from a number of browsers, including Opera, Firefox, AOL, and Netscape. It also scours Windows system areas such as the Recycle Bin and the Run menu. Support for third-party apps is present, but is limited compared to what other programs in the class offer. To make up for this, the app includes both a pop-up blocker and a boss key that lets you quickly hide all open browser windows. The pop-up blocker supplies a whitelist and demonstrates decent performance. The program now contains a file shredder, but since it doesn't seem to employ secure algorithms, we wouldn't use it to destroy top-secret data. This program isn't perfect, but it certainly has its share of positives.

HistorySweep for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: January 20, 2006

Latest update: August 24, 2015

Version: 2.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 38,129

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3/5

3 User Votes

Good trial run!
a50rogerdodger50aSeptember 20, 2006
Pros
It was a good trial run, easy to use and I was please with the measure of privacy protected - however, mt curiosity makes me wonder if there is a privacy program out there that lets you surf anonymously for free...?
Cons
Summary
Not what I am looking for, want to manage private history
efish33705January 13, 2006
Pros
It works well to cleanup history but I want to manage myprivate history not erease it.
Cons
I do not want to earse my history, I want to be able to easilty return to something good1
Summary
Nightmare
zigjigJune 8, 2005
Pros
Cons
This program takes forever to load. Drains your system resources/ leaves you with no RAM. It does not even live up to its name as it does not clean your history. To get it closed down you would need to use Task Manager. Definitely DON'T download this
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Developer’s Description

Remove traces of your surfing history.