If the Delete browsing history on exit box checked in your Internet options, then it is not possible to recover the history back on Internet Explorer. Always make sure that the Delete browsing history on exit box in your Internet Options is not checked.1  Press Windows key + R.hen using internet explorer I used to be able to see my search history by clicking on the star in the upper right corner. When using internet explorer I used to be able to see my search history by clicking on the star in the upper right corner.