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 protect yourself from compromise.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Less than one minute
Here's How:
- Open the Internet Explorer browser.
- From the Internet Explorer menu, select 'Tools'
- Select 'Internet Options'
- Click 'Content'
- Click the 'AutoComplete' button
- Click 'Clear Forms'
- Click 'OK' to the 'Clear all previously saved form entries except passwords' dialog
- Click 'Clear Passwords'
- Click 'OK' to the 'Clear all previously saved form passwords' dialog.
- Uncheck all entries under 'Use AutoComplete for'
- Click OK
- Click OK