How Do You Delete Autocomplete Windows Search History?
Considered a “convenience feature” by the programmer, Windows AutoComplete fills in blanks such as passwords, usernames, and important information that can be used by identity thieves or just about anyone who has access to your computer. It is possible to protect your privacy by deleting this information and preventing this “helpful” program from compromising your identity. Open Browser. Open your default browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.). Select “Tools.” In Internet Explorer, select “Tools” then “Internet Options.” In Firefox, select “Tools” then “Options.” Select “Autocomplete.” In Internet Explorer, click on the “Autocomplete” button. With Firefox, click the “Privacy” button. Clear the forms. With Internet Explorer, select either “Clear Forms” (to clear all forms which are automatically filled in) or “Clear Passwords” (to clear automatically-filled in passwords only). For Firefox, merely clicking “Clear” on the “Saved Form Information” page will clear all informatio
