No History List

[klh456]

I have a user who is complaining that she has no history list in Internet Explorer. I read something that if you clear the history list you will not have it again, but that seems very odd.

Anyone know what would cause IE not to keep a history?

 

[satrow]

It is probably set to clear history on close; normally an option in 'tweak' programs.

Check IE - Tools - Internet Options, that the number of days saved in History is more than 0.

 

[bcastner]

A newsgroup post by Kelly Theriot:

I have seen this behavior caused by McAfee and from the date and time being incorrect. Checkpoints and Suggestions:

Check to be sure that your date and time is correct. Also, if you are using McAfee, this will help:

McAfee gave this solution to the bug where VirusScan 6 stops your Internet Explorer History file working.

Open VirusScan console
Select "Pick a task..."
Select "Change my VirusScan settings"
Select "Configure VShield background scanning"
Select "Customize your VShield settings"

Select the "Internet Filter" icon from the icons down the left hand side On the "Detection" tab, in the 'Applet filters' section, remove the tick next to "ActiveX Controls".

If this is not the case, run this edit:

Prevent IE History from Being Removed (Line 101)

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

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[klh456]

Thanks. I am trying the registry tweaks.

We do use McAfee but is is Version 7.1 and when I open the Console there is no Pick task...

 

[bcastner]

Let us know how it sorts out.
It is a curious case.