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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

Disable AutoComplete

Thursday August 24, 2006
AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites - it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here's how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to better protect your privacy.
  • How to Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
  • How to Disable AutoComplete in Mozilla Firefox
  • How to Disable AutoComplete in Netscape Navigator
  • Comments
    September 1, 2006 at 10:09 pm
    (1) ced6 says:

    Actually, everytime this message appears on my screen. My internet connection tends to go slower all the time. And thank you for your blog, this time I might be able to disable them. They drive me nuts sometimes especially if I am on a hurry.

    January 6, 2007 at 11:41 am
    (2) jan says:

    thank you so much for help with auto complete. my entire search history was being recorded and it was so nerveracking to not have privacy from others who use the computer! I thank you so much, it was so easy.

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