How to Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer

AutoComplete, a function that comes with Internet Explorer, completes certain fields, such as a web address or a user name and password, based on what Internet Explorer has recognized the user completing in previous sessions. Although helpful, it causes privacy issues if others are using your computer. This function generally comes enabled, but it can be disabled (and enabled at a later time, if desired) by following these steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Open a web browser by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon.

2. Locate the navigation bar at the top of the web page and click on the Tools option. When the Tools drop down menu displays, choose Internet Options. It is at the bottom of the Tools drop down menu.

3. Click the Content tab at the top of the Internet Options dialog box that appears.

4. Find the AutoComplete button and click it. This will open up the AutoComplete settings dialog box.

5. Remove the check marks from all options if you wish to disable all options for AutoComplete. There are choices for web addresses, forms, user names and passwords. If you only want one or two of these removed, click on those options.

6. Press OK to close the box. The Internet Explorer settings for AutoComplete should now be completely disabled.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to enable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer at a later time, follow the same instructions and check the boxes in Step 5.