How to Remove a Stored Password in Internet Explorer 6

Stored passwords on a Web browser are a potential security risk.

Like most Web browsers, Internet Explorer 6 can be configured to “remember” the various passwords you use to log in to your email account, bank accounts and frequently visited websites. If you have canceled an account, or if you share your computer with others and you’d like to remove stored passwords from IE 6 as a security precaution, it’s easy to do and requires just a few mouse clicks.

Instructions

1. Launch Internet Explorer 6. Select “Internet Options” from the Tools menu on the browser’s top toolbar.

2. Click the “Content” tab, then click the “AutoComplete” button.

3. To remove stored passwords, click “Clear Passwords.” You also have the option of clearing stored data that you’ve entered into forms. To do this, click “Clear Forms.”

4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Tips & Warnings

• Change your passwords every few months (or more often) for increased security. Choose alphanumeric passwords that combine letters and numbers to create unusual combinations that a hacker would have difficulty guessing.

• Stored passwords on a Web browser are a potential security risk. Anyone accessing your computer will have easy access to all of your accounts.