Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to delete browsing history and SSL state using Internet Options in Windows:

1. Open Internet Options

• Method 1: Through Control Panel
  • Open the Start menu.
  • Search for "Control Panel" and open it.
  • Click on Network and Internet.
  • Click on Internet Options.
• Method 2: Through Internet Explorer
  • Open Internet Explorer.
  • Click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
  • Select Internet options from the dropdown menu.
• Method 3: Through Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium)
  • Open Microsoft Edge.
  • Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
  • Go to Settings.
  • In the left sidebar, click on Privacy, search, and services.
  • Scroll down to the "Security" section and click on Clear browsing data.
  • Click on the "Time range" dropdown and select "All time".
  • Make sure "Browsing history" and "Cookies and other site data" are checked.
  • Optionally, you can also check other data you want to clear.
  • Click on "Clear now".

2. Delete Browsing History

• In the "Internet Options" window, go to the "General" tab.
• Under the "Browsing history" section, click on "Delete...".
• Check the boxes next to the following options:
  • Browsing history
  • Download history
  • Cookies and website data
  • Cached images and files
  • Form data
  • Passwords (if you want to delete saved passwords)
• Uncheck any boxes for data you don't want to delete.
• Click on "Delete".
• Wait for the process to complete.

3. Delete SSL State

• In the "Internet Options" window, still on the "General" tab, under the "Browsing history" section, click on "Settings...".
• Go to the "Content" tab.
• Click on "Clear SSL State".
• Click "OK" on the confirmation pop-up.
• Click "Apply" and then "OK" in the "Internet Options" window.

Important Notes:

• Deleting your browsing history, cookies, and cached files will log you out of websites and may require you to re-enter login information.
• Deleting your SSL state will require websites to re-authenticate your connection, which may take a few extra seconds when you revisit them.
• This process only clears browsing data for the specific browser you are using. If you use multiple browsers, you will need to repeat these steps for each one.

By following these steps, you can effectively delete your browsing history and SSL state using Internet Options.