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How can I completely remove and/or disable the Private Browsing feature in 3.6?

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bmag360
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I want to run my browser without the Private Browsing feature even usable. Is there a way to not only remove the feature, but also to remove it from the Tools menu?

I want to run my browser without the Private Browsing feature even usable. Is there a way to not only remove the feature, but also to remove it from the Tools menu?

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TonyE
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There is no built-in way to remove or disable the feature. You can hide the menu options but the keyboard shortcut to start private browsing will still work. For details see this thread - How do i block the private browsing option from my children?

Even with the menu options hidden it is still possible to delete browsing history. If you want to keep track of all sites visited you will need an external option. If this is to keep track of children using the internet, one option is the K9 Web Protection - Free Internet Filter and Parental Control Software.