How to Delete the AutoComplete Function on the Google Search Engine

AutoComplete is a feature in Google Toolbar and Internet Explorer that will fill in previously searched for words or sentences. This is designed to reduce the time it takes to find what you have already searched for in the past. AutoComplete will save web addresses, user names and even passwords. If you do not have Google Toolbar installed, then that means that Internet Explorer has AutoComplete enabled. Disabling AutoComplete in either Google Toolbar or Internet Explorer is simple.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click "Tools." Select "Internet Options."

3. Click the "Content" tab. Click "Settings."

4. Remove the check mark next to the AutoComplete: Web Addresses option.

5. Click "OK" to confirm the change.

Google Toolbar

1. Click the Google icon on the far left side of the Google Toolbar.

2. Click "Options."

3. Uncheck the "Drop Down Search History" option.

References

• Google: Google Answers
• lockergnome.com: IE Settings