How to Disable AutoComplete in the IE Address Bar

In Internet Explorer, the address bar is the narrow field at the top of the browser where you type a URL address to launch a website. In IE, the AutoComplete feature remembers websites you have previously visited, and helps you complete web addresses as soon as you begin to type them into the address box. When you type a few characters, AutoComplete inputs the rest of the URL address to save you time. If you are simply not interested in this feature, disable AutoComplete.

Instructions

1. Click the "Tools" menu in your browser window. Click "Internet Options" to launch the Internet Options dialog box.

2. Click the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down the "Settings" box in the Advanced tab. Click the "Use inline AutoComplete" check-box to clear its check-mark.

3. Click "OK" to save your changes. IE's address bar AutoComplete is now disabled.

References

• Windows Reference: How to Enable/Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer