AutoComplete is a feature that stores a list of everything you type in web pages (for example your name, e-mail address, credit card information, keywords you enter in search engines, etc). AutoComplete helps the user complete the form by suggesting possible matches - you can simply press the down arrow key and select the text without finishing typing. So anyone who has access to your computer can see a drop down list with information you've typed.
How can I disable autocomplete (turn off autocomplete) in Internet Explorer??
If you don't want Internet Explorer to save save information you enter on web sites, you can disable AutoComplete (turn off AutoComplete).
To disable AutoComplete (turn off AutoComplete) in Internet Explorer 7.0:
• Select "Tools"
• Select "Internet Options".
• Open the "Content" tab.
• Under AutoComplete, click "Settings" button.
• In "AutoComplete Settings" window select what information your browser will remember - remove check marks from AutoComplete options you don't need (Web Address, Foms, User names and passwords on forms).
• Click OK.
To disable AutoComplete (turn off AutoComplete) in Internet Explorer 6.x:
• Select "Tools"
• Select "Internet Options".
• Open the "Content" tab.
• Click the "AutoComplete" button
• Remove check marks from the necessary check boxes.
• Click OK.
How can I disable AutoComplete (turn off AutoComplete) in Firefox?
To disable AutoComplete (turn off AutoComplete) in Firefox:
• Select "Tools" then "Internet Options".
• Select the "Privacy" tab.
• Open "Save form information" category.
• Remove the check mark from the "Save information I enter in web page forms and the Search Bar".
• Click OK.
How can I disable AutoComplete forms (turn off autocomplete) in Netscape Navigator
To disable AutoComplete in Netscape Navigator:
• Select "Edit" then "Preferences".
• Open "Privacy & Security" category.
• Select "Forms" sub-category.
• Remove the check mark from the "Save form data from web pages when completing froms".
• Click OK.