How to Recover Deleted History in Google Chrome
Accidentally deleting your browsing history in Google Chrome can be a frustrating experience, especially if you need to access certain websites or information that you visited recently. However, there are several methods you can use to recover deleted history in Google Chrome. In this article, we will discuss the steps to recover deleted history in Google Chrome on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Method 1: Using the Chrome History Page
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the menu.
3. In the History page, you will see a list of all the websites you have visited. Scroll through the list and find the deleted history entry.
4. To restore the deleted history, click on the “X” icon next to the entry and select “Restore” from the dropdown menu.
5. Your deleted history will be restored, and you can now access the website or information you were looking for.
Method 2: Using the Chrome Cache
1. Open Google Chrome and press “Ctrl + Shift + J” (Windows) or “Cmd + Option + J” (macOS) to open the Developer Tools.
2. In the Developer Tools, click on the “Network” tab.
3. Enter the URL of the website you want to recover in the address bar at the top of the Developer Tools.
4. Press “Enter” and wait for the website to load.
5. In the Network tab, click on the “Cache” button next to the website URL.
6. Select “Disable cache” and click “Fetch and Cache” to retrieve the cached version of the website.
7. Once the website is loaded, you can access the deleted information or navigate to the website you were looking for.
Method 3: Using the Chrome Cleanup Tool
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser to open the menu.
2. Select “More tools” and then “Cleanup tool” from the menu.
3. In the Cleanup tool, click on “Find” to search for deleted history.
4. The tool will scan your browser and display a list of deleted history entries.
5. Select the deleted history entries you want to recover and click “Cleanup” to restore them.
By following these methods, you can recover deleted history in Google Chrome and regain access to the information you need. However, it is important to note that the success of these methods may vary depending on the version of Google Chrome you are using and the time elapsed since the deletion.
