PDA

View Full Version : Clearing old data


mbone
Sep 1, 2005, 05:00 AM
When filling out forms for contests etc. My PC recalls previously entered email addresses when clicking in the email field. Is there a way to remove old or inaccurate email entries that drop down in the field. Xp home

LTheobald
Sep 1, 2005, 05:08 AM
Yes but I don't now of anything that lets you just remove certain dropdown information. It's all or nothing basically. Anyway, here's what to do:

For Internet Explorer
Open IE
Click Tools >> Internet Options
Click on the Content tab
Click the AutoComplete button
Click the Clear Forms button

For Firefox
Open Firefox
Click Tools >> Options
Choose Privacy on the left of the options window
Click the Clear button for the Saved Forms item.

fredg
Sep 1, 2005, 06:08 AM
Hi,
Try this:
When your old email list drops down, use the arrow key to select the one you don't want, then press the Delete key on the keyboard. According to Microsoft, this should delete that entrie from your "auto complete" records.
Best wishes,
fredg

ScottGem
Sep 1, 2005, 10:30 AM
Hi,
Try this:
When your old email list drops down, use the arrow key to select the one you don't want, then press the Delete key on the keyboard. According to Microsoft, this should delete that entrie from your "auto complete" records.
Best wishes,
fredg

Very good Fred. Like LT, I thought this was an all or nothing deal too, but this apparently works. Thanks for finding that and passing it along.

Scott<>

LTheobald
Sep 2, 2005, 01:20 AM
You learn something new everyday. Nice spot Fred.