How to Delete Remembered Passwords on Computer

Saved passwords on your computer can be convenient for logging in quickly without having to enter your information. However, when sharing computers, this can allow others to gain easy access to your accounts. Deleting remembered passwords on your computer can help you to avoid unauthorized access to your accounts. The process is quick and relatively easy for all operating systems and web browsers.

Instructions

Mac OS

1. Click on the "Finder" icon on the dock, then select "Applications" and open/expand the "Utilities" folder.

2. Select "Keychain Accesss." This will open the password utility program. Select "Passwords" from the list of categories in the lower left corner of the window.

3. Click on the password that you want to delete from your computer.

4. Go to "Edit" in the menu bar. Click "Delete".

Windows XP

1. Log in to your computer as an administrator. You must be logged in as an administrator to delete saved network passwords from your computer.

2. Click "Start" on your task bar and select "Control Panel."

3. Select "User Accounts" under "Pick a Category" in the Control Panel. The User Account dialog box should appear.

4. Click on "Users" and click/highlight the user that you want. Click the "Advanced" tab. Click "Manage Passwords." This will open the Stored User Names and Passwords screen. There will be a list of stored names and passwords.

5. Select the user name and password that you want to remove from your computer. Click "Remove" and then click "OK." Close the dialog box.

Internet Explorer

1. Open your Internet Explorer web browser. Select "Tools," then from the drop-down menu select "Internet Options."

2. Select the "Content" tab, then click on the "AutoComplete" button.

3. Select "Clear Passwords" and click "OK."

4. Stop IE from saving passwords in the future by selecting the "AutoComplete" button again. Remove the check marks from the "User names and passwords on forms" boxes. Click "OK" and exit out of the dialog box.

Safari

1. Open your Safari web browser. Select "Preferences."

2. Click "AutoFill" and uncheck the boxes next to "User names and passwords."

3. Close the AutoFill window.

Firefox

1. Open your Firefox web browser and click "Tools".

2. Select "Options" from the drop-down menu.

3. Click on the "Security" tab at the top of the menu.

4. Select "Show Passwords."

5. Find the site that you want to remove from the list and click it. Click "Remove" and then click "OK." Close the window when you are finished.

References

• Microsoft: How to manage stored user names and passwords on a computer in a domain in Windows XP
• ClearAllHistory.com: Delete Stored Passwords
• Technipages: Delete Stored Passwords in Firefox