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    How do I stop Google from remembering searches?

    I'm using FF 2.0.0.1


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    If you want to stop Google from remembering your searches (and you have a google account, disable personalized/recent searches on their website). This is different than what you posted an image of, tho'.

    But apparently, you're talking about autocomplete from IE or Mozilla. This website should show you how to delete recent autocomplete forms as well as to disable'em. Other ways of doing it that I know is using Ccleaner's feature then theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.

    This help?
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    Open up Internet Explorer
    Tools > Internet Options > Content > AutoComplete and turn it off

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.
    How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.
    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    If you want to stop Google from remembering your searches (and you have a google account, disable personalized/recent searches on their website). This is different than what you posted an image of, tho'.
    Where is this? I don't see it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by rossco View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.
    How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.
    Thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by Skizo View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    If you want to stop Google from remembering your searches (and you have a google account, disable personalized/recent searches on their website). This is different than what you posted an image of, tho'.
    Where is this? I don't see it.
    Well, if you're strictly talking about the autocomplete form, then this really doesn't apply. First, for Google to record you search history, you have to of had an account (gmail, presonalized home, or other features).

    So: Sign in to Google>Click 'My Account'>Click 'Personalized Search'>Click 'Pause Settings' ; According to my account this is how its done. Good luck, but again this isn't for the autocomplete form.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by rossco View Post
    How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.
    Thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by Skizo View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    If you want to stop Google from remembering your searches (and you have a google account, disable personalized/recent searches on their website). This is different than what you posted an image of, tho'.
    Where is this? I don't see it.
    Well, if you're strictly talking about the autocomplete form, then this really doesn't apply. First, for Google to record you search history, you have to of had an account (gmail, presonalized home, or other features).

    So: Sign in to Google>Click 'My Account'>Click 'Personalized Search'>Click 'Pause Settings' ; According to my account this is how its done. Good luck, but again this isn't for the autocomplete form.
    I got the auto complete cleared via the link you provided, thanks.

    The other was just something I wanted to explore.


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    Quote Originally Posted by rossco View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Hairbautt View Post
    theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.
    How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.
    Thanks.
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    I think using customizegoogle.com (plugin) to customize google, it claims to annonymize the user. Google caches all searches.. scary

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    Auto Complete setting works perfect for the above said prob.

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