auto complete problem???

[tony]

I have some web sites still in my address box, mainly
pcworld a random page there, and tiny.com and a few
others. Ive deleted my history and cookies etc how do i
get rid of them is it a bug that anyone else is aware
of? Please advise

 

[Don Varnau]

Tony,

These are probably in the index.dat file in the History folder.
Free History Eraser from
http://smartprotector.com/eraser/free-history-eraser.htm will delete the
History folder (and the index.dat file) and a new one will be created when
you restart.
Or the History folder can be deleted manually:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

If deleting the History folder doesn't remove these, they may be in a
TypedURLs key in the registry. This article explains the
TypedURLs history:
157729 - How to Clear the History Entries in Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q157729
Removing some or all entries is an easy registry edit.

For an easier, safer removal method, go to
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
and download "DelTypedURL." This INF file will remove all entries.

These two freeware programs will remove some or all entries:
IE Address Bar Editor: http://www.freesoft.fsnet.co.uk/ieedit01.htm
EditURLs: http://www.aandrc.com/editurls/index.htm

Don

 

[Microsoft Preferred Customer]

You need to delete autocomplete history as well. Try this:

Tools, Internet Options, Content

Now click on AutoComplete box. Click on Clear Forms, and clear
Passwords. Also make sure there aren't any ticks on "Use Autocomplete
for". thee are 3 items under this and so remove all ticks.

Now click OK

Close the IE6. Now reopen IE6 to see everything has gone. I have
assumed you have cleared history, cookies and Files.

HTH