auto complete stopped working!

[Guest]

My autocomplete has suddenly stopped working its not remembering anything I
enter into forms or dropdown menus.

I have all the appropriate boxes checked in the respective browsers.
Doesn't work in IE7, Firefox or Avant browsers, hence I think its a problem
with xp.

I set up a new user account in case the old one was corrupt to no avail.

Thanks in advance

 

[Elmo]

My autocomplete has suddenly stopped working; it's not remembering anything I
enter into forms or dropdown menus.

I have all the appropriate boxes checked in the respective browsers.
Doesn't work in IE7, Firefox or Avant browsers, hence I think it's a problem
with xp.

I set up a new user account in case the old one was corrupt to no avail.

Thanks in advance

Something I found with a Google Groups search:

Delete the affected <username> History folder.
For example:
"C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\HISTORY"

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...plete+stopped+working&rnum=2#1de6d197079e9ce0

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Could you please explain how I delete the folder?

Do I have to substitute "Username" for my account name?

It doesn't affect username and passwords, the url bar, or searches, just
forms and certain drop down menus.

 

[Elmo]

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Could you please explain how I delete the folder?

Do I have to substitute "Username" for my account name?

It doesn't affect username and passwords, the url bar, or searches, just
forms and certain drop down menus.

The link I provided has the whole thread; maybe you should read it. It
suggests you might just need to delete one file in the folder, index.dat

Yes, you'd need to enter your name for the username.

 

[Guest]

Sorry the thread doesn't explain how to find the file.
I used search in the start menu and couldn't find the history folder.

 

[Elmo]

Sorry the thread doesn't explain how to find the file.
I used search in the start menu and couldn't find the history folder.

Are you an administrator? If so, press Winkey/E, click C: drive, and
look for it that way. There are at least two, one in the

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\History folder

and one in the

C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\History folder.

Those are the folder names on my system.. There may be more when you
open the C:\Documents and Settings folder.

You might have system folders hidden.. Open Folder Options, View tab,
under "Hidden files and folders", select "Show hidden files and
folders". Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and see
if that lets you see the folders.

 

[Guest]

Found and deleted necessary files but still not remembering previously
entered data in some drop down windows and forms!

Are the deleted folders suppose to renew once you reboot?

Do you have any more suggestions?

 

[Elmo]

Found and deleted necessary files but still not remembering previously
entered data in some drop down windows and forms!

Are the deleted folders suppose to renew once you reboot?

Do you have any more suggestions?

The folders should be recreated as needed.

There are just a few threads on the subject in the following link. You
might see if something there will help, or change the parameters of the
search.

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...mplete+stopped+working&qt_g=Search+this+group

Good Luck,

 

[Newbie Coder]

Marco,

Is the PROTECTED STORAGE service running?

START | RUN | Type 'services.msc' (without quotes) & press ENTER

If not, restart it & try Autocomplete again

 

[Guest]

yes they are in started and automatic mode.

The folders should be recreated as needed.

There are just a few threads on the subject in the following link. You
might see if something there will help, or change the parameters of the
search.

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...mplete+stopped+working&qt_g=Search+this+group

Good Luck,

 

[Guest]

The folders should be recreated as needed.

There are just a few threads on the subject in the following link. You
might see if something there will help, or change the parameters of the
search.

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...mplete+stopped+working&qt_g=Search+this+group

Good Luck,