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    internet explorer help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by apples220, Aug 29, 2004.

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    hey i have old websites left in my history bar ( so when i type something with that letter it always comes up as go to that site) ji is there any other ways i can delete itbesides through internet options.. cuz i wana clear everything out of my internet explorer..
     
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    There's pretty much only 1 way to go about it.

    1. Right Click IE icon on Desktop -> Properties (you can also click on Tools -> Internet Options while IE running)
    2. Click on Clear History button
    3. Content Tab -> AutoComplete button
    4. Click Clear Forms
    5. Clear Passwords

    You can also clear the Cookies & Temp files by clicking on Delete Cookies & Delete Files.

    Another way to delete the History, Cookies & Temp Files, would be to do it manually. Doing it manually would not eliminate the problem your currently having. The main things to fix that, would be to perform set 4. This is what removes all the "history" from the list when you type an address. Or, you can just disable this feature completely.

    1. Repeat Steps 1 & 3 from above
    2. Uncheck all the boxes listed

    This will diable the feature so it will not popup with previously visited sites. But if you do use this option, it'll be disabled and you'd have to re-enable it, but then you will get the exact same issue you have now. Just do steps 1-5 from above and you'll be fine.

    -Vb-
     
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    thans for the info.. i tried doin that before..i was just wondering ..if i put my auto complete back on willl it still.. come up,, i want to get rid of it all together.. cuz i tried deleting coookies and history through internet tools.. would what you say clea the problem. id hate to have to restore my whole comp
    please reply
    thanks
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by apples220
     
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    very true.. haha but sadly this wasnt from me.. stupid pop ups... i did what you said.. ( i left the auto complete checked) and it still comes up... whats up with that .. are these sites saved on my comp? please reply.. thansk
     
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    hah ai did what you said ( completely ) and it still comes up.... and nothing is in favorites or anything.. can reinstall IE or what can i do
     
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    If its really annoying to you, then you should try another browser or add a toolbar such as Google's and turn off the drop down history. Hope this helps!
     
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    Did you try doing it with the browser closed? That may help. If not, then that's really weird. It's the exact same thing I do and it gets rid of it for me. The only other option would be to disable the AutoComplete feature. Just do the 2nd part of my instructions and it'll disable the feature. It should no longer display anything after that. You may get the occasional popup asking you if you want to re-enable, just click no.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Aug 30, 2004
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