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I have many people that use my computer and subsequently many searches. I have an HP 533W using Windows XP Home Service Pack 1. I want to know how to get rid of the cached topics that are accessed anytime I double-click on the search box. I know about the explorer tools internet options menu, but this does not have any effect on deleting the topics in search engine windows like google. Any insight would be appreciated.

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Short summary: the list you saw when you clicked the search box was saved form data in the browser, not the web site itself. Thanks to for the pointer that removed those entries and to for confirming the result.

What to know: there are several different sources for suggestions that look similar — locally saved form/autocomplete entries, the browser's visited-URL history, add-on/toolbars that keep their own caches, and search-provider suggestions served from the internet. Clearing visited pages does not always clear saved form values, and add-ons or server-side suggestion services will not be affected by the browser's local form-data control.

Troubleshooting checklist (short and practical):

  • If removing stored form data makes the entries go away, the issue was local and you are done.
  • If entries remain, temporarily disable any toolbars or search add-ons and test again; they often keep separate caches.
  • If suggestions appear across different browsers or when signed in to the search service, they may come from the provider — sign out or clear your search history with that provider, or use a private/guest session to confirm.
  • Many browsers let you delete a single suggestion by highlighting it and pressing Delete or Shift+Delete; if not, clearing stored form entries is the fallback.

Prevention: disable saving form data if multiple people use the PC, create separate user accounts or a guest profile, or use a browser profile for visitors so personal entries are not mixed.

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Did you try using the 'Clear history' button? Also did you try using Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced and deselecting "Use inline autocomplete"?

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Did you try using the 'Clear history' button? Also did you try using Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced and deselecting "Use inline autocomplete"?

Yes and I never had inline autocomplete selected. I tried it again with it selected, but the subjects are still in the search engine window.

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Then on the 'Content' tab, choose the 'Autocomplete' button and press 'Clear forms'

If that does it, then disable autocomplete. If not, it's probably the result of an add-on you are using, like Google toolbar or such.

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Then on the 'Content' tab, choose the 'Autocomplete' button and press 'Clear forms'

If that does it, then disable autocomplete. If not, it's probably the result of an add-on you are using, like Google toolbar or such.

You're the master. That did it. Thankyou. Regards, Richard

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heh heh.......

I was only guessing, mate, and suggestings things that obviously wouldn't cause any harm ;)

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