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Skiz
01-21-2007, 02:37 PM
How do I stop Google from remembering searches?

I'm using FF 2.0.0.1


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Hairbautt
01-21-2007, 03:58 PM
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 (http://www.clearallhistory.com/clear-autocomplete-forms-clean.html#006) 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?

zak2210
01-21-2007, 04:01 PM
Open up Internet Explorer
Tools > Internet Options > Content > AutoComplete and turn it off

tesco
01-21-2007, 04:08 PM
theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.:O How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.:lol:
Thanks.:)

Skiz
01-21-2007, 04:16 PM
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. :unsure:

Hairbautt
01-21-2007, 04:23 PM
theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.:O How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.:lol:
Thanks.:):lol:


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. :unsure: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 (https://www.google.com/accounts/ManageAccount)' >Click 'Personalized Search (http://www.google.com/psearch)'>Click 'Pause Settings' ; According to my account this is how its done. Good luck, but again this isn't for the autocomplete form. :ermm:

Skiz
01-21-2007, 04:32 PM
:O How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.:lol:
Thanks.:):lol:


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. :unsure: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 (https://www.google.com/accounts/ManageAccount)' >Click 'Personalized Search (http://www.google.com/psearch)'>Click 'Pause Settings' ; According to my account this is how its done. Good luck, but again this isn't for the autocomplete form. :ermm:

I got the auto complete cleared via the link you provided, thanks.

The other was just something I wanted to explore. :)

Chewie
01-21-2007, 09:13 PM
theres the old fashion way of pressing the "Delete" key when highlighting'em.:O How long have I been using computers and i had no idea you could do that.:lol:
Thanks.:)
Works on logins as well :)

akeserla
01-29-2007, 05:34 AM
I think using customizegoogle.com (plugin) to customize google, it claims to annonymize the user. Google caches all searches.. scary

Ronit
01-29-2007, 12:35 PM
Auto Complete setting works perfect for the above said prob.