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Whenever you do a search on, for example, google or yahoo the search engine stores your keywords of the search. So then whenever you type in just the first letter of a new search, all the previous searched that you have made are shown...... showing anyone who is using the machine what you have been searcing for.

Is there anyway of disabling this function?... any help would be appreciated.

Thx, :o

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Depends on what you're using... but if you're concerned about privacy, the search terms are just one of the things stored.

To clear from casual prying in IE:

Tools, internet Options

Content: Autocomplete, Clear Forms, Clear Passwords

General: Delete cookies, delete files, clear history

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It's difficult for someone to answer your question specifically, without knowing the make/version of browser your using.

Assuming your using Windows and Internet Explorer 6, try the following:

1) Close all browser windows.

2) Open one IE window.

3) Click on Tools then Internet Options

4) In new Window, click the Advanced tab

5) Under the Browsing category, UNCHECK the box next to "Use AutoComplete..."

6) Close browser.

7) Reopen browser and run a test to make sure it has turned-off the AutoComplete function.

For more specific details click START > HELP, click on Index Tab, enter AutoComplete and review information shown.

Turning off AutoComplete, however, does not clear your History file, so anyone using the same computer can track your surfing by just reviewing that file. To clear the "History file, follow 2) & 3) above, then click the "Clear History" button.

cheers :o

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