Internet Explorer History Clearing Question

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Internet Explorer History Clearing Question

#1 Keyboarder

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Posted 11 December 2005 - 08:48 PM

I was wondering if there is a setting that would get rid of my typing in an address in the IE Search the Web box and then not show all of the prior sites addresses that I had visited; which appear beneath the search box?

I did go to Tools, Internet Options, Content TAB, and then Clear Forms and that did not get rid of the prior sites addresses that I had been to appearing when I typed an address in the Search the Web box.

Any input/s would be appreciated.

#2 tg1911

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Posted 11 December 2005 - 11:12 PM

IE / Tools / Internet Options / Content tab
Under the Personal Information heading, click the AutoComplete... button.
Under Use AutoComplete for, uncheck all 3 boxes.
OK your way out.

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Posted 13 December 2005 - 08:19 PM

Thanks for your input tq1911.

I made the settings that you indicated and for some reason still have the same issue of IE showing a prior visited site in a drop down box as I type in a new, or same internet address.

#4 tg1911

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Posted 13 December 2005 - 08:51 PM

IE / Tools / Internet Options / General tab
Under Temporary Internet Files, click the Delete Files button.
When the box opens, put a check in Delete All Offline Content.
Click OK.
Under History, click Clear History.
Click Yes.
Click OK.

IE / Tools / Internet Options / Advanced tab
Under Browsing, look for Use inline AutoComplete, and remove the checkmark.
Apply
OK

This post has been edited by tg1911: 14 December 2005 - 12:30 AM