How Do You Check the History on Your Windows Computer? Internet and File History Guide

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to locate a specific file or revisit a webpage you visited a while ago? It can be quite frustrating when you can't remember where you saved that important document or the website you were browsing last week. Fortunately, Windows computers come with built-in features that allow you to check your internet and file history, making it easier to find what you're looking for. In this guide, we will show you how to access and utilize these features effectively.

Checking Your Internet History

1. Using the Internet Explorer Browser:

   - Open Internet Explorer by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the browser from the list of installed applications.

   - Once the browser is open, click on the star-shaped icon in the top-right corner to access the favorites, feeds, and history.

   - From the drop-down menu, select "History" to view your internet history.

   - You can sort the history by date, site name, most visited, or order visited today.

   - To revisit a website, simply click on the link in the history list.

2. Using Microsoft Edge:

   - Open Microsoft Edge by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the browser from the list of installed applications.

   - Once the browser is open, click on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.

   - From the menu, select "History" to view your browsing history.

   - You can sort the history by date, most visited, or order visited today.

   - To revisit a website, simply click on the link in the history list.

3. Using Google Chrome:

   - Open Google Chrome by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the browser from the list of installed applications.

   - Once the browser is open, click on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.

   - From the menu, hover over "History" and select "History" again to view your browsing history.

   - You can sort the history by date, site name, most visited, or order visited today.

   - To revisit a website, simply click on the link in the history list.

Checking Your File History

1. Using the File Explorer:

   - Open the File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or by searching for "File Explorer" in the Start menu.

   - Once the File Explorer is open, click on the "Quick Access" link on the left-hand side.

   - In the "Quick Access" section, you will find a list of frequently accessed files and folders.

   - To view your full file history, click on the "Home" tab at the top of the window and select "History" from the menu.

   - You can sort the history by date modified, type, or size.

   - To open a file, simply double-click on it in the history list.

2. Using the OneDrive Backup and Sync:

   - If you have enabled OneDrive backup and sync on your Windows computer, you can access your file history through the OneDrive website.

   - Open your preferred web browser and visit the OneDrive website (onedrive.live.com).

   - Log in with your Microsoft account credentials.

   - Once logged in, click on the "Files" tab on the left-hand side to access your files.

   - To view your file history, click on the "History" button in the top-right corner.

   - You will see a list of previous versions of your files, along with the date and time they were modified.

   - To open a previous version, simply click on it in the history list.

By utilizing these built-in features, you can easily check your internet and file history on your Windows computer. Whether you need to revisit a website or locate a specific file, these tools will save you time and frustration. So, the next time you find yourself in need of your browsing or file history, follow this guide, and you'll be able to find what you're looking for in no time!