How to Remove Auto Fill-in

Auto fill-in is a feature in Internet Explorer that will automatically store all information you enter in the web address bar, forms and user names and passwords. This feature can save you time when filling out web forms and help you remember passwords. But it can also be a security risk if multiple people use the same computer. Auto-complete can be turned off or adjusted to save only certain types of information through Internet Explorer's options.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet Explorer 7

1. Open "Internet Options" in the "Tools" section of the menu bar.

2. Click on the "Contents" tab. Find the Auto-complete section and click on the "settings" button. This will bring up the Auto-complete settings.

3. Uncheck all boxes to completely turn off auto fill-in. Alternatively, leave selected anything you would like internet explorer to auto fill-in for you.

4. Click the "OK" button to save your choices and exit the auto-complete settings.

5. Select the "OK" button in the Internet Options window to save all changes and exit to your browser.

Tips & Warnings

• Delete all currently saved data for auto fill-in in the general tab of the Internet Options window by clicking on the delete button under the Browsing History section, then delete forms and delete passwords.
• Never store passwords through auto fill-in on public computers.

References

• Microsoft Support