Running Explorer 6.0 and XP Home Edition. I have autocomplete turned
on and had it working at one time but it fails to work now.
I had a problem with Windows updates before Service Pack 2 and had to
do a repair install which fixed the autocomplete problem temporarily.
I DO NOT want to do another repair install as the list of updates and
chances of failure again are too long.
The window asking me if I want to save passwords appears for NEW
passwords but I NEVER get an updated autocomplete when returning to
same form.
Again this problem concerns FORMS for passwords and shopping carts
etc.
THe Explorer address bar works fine.

Hi immike,

Just to confirm that you've done this:

Open Internet Explorer
Tools>Internet Options>Content tab>AutoComplete 
Personal Information
Check "Usernames and passwords on  forms" 
Check "Prompt me to save Passwords".

If you haven't already found Kelly's Korner, now is a good time to do
it.

KELLY'S KORNER: Troubleshooting Windows XP:
" I've put together a lot of information from various sources, to help
you find answers to the problems some users have with Windows XP. I've
also put together some commonly requested tweaks and tips to make XP
work the way you want it to."
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm

1) Registry Edits for Windows XP "Tweaks and Tips":
   http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

* RESTORE THE PROMPT TO SAVE PASSWORDS IN IE:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/ie_password_prompt.vbs

* ENABLE FORM FIELDS IN AUTOCOMPLETE:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/autocompleteenable.vbs

To get into your registry, go to:
Start / Run / Type " regedit " /
[close everything before making any changes] 

3) FORUM DISCUSSION: "auto complete" passwords troubleshooting:
http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=OAxZvM3FDHA.2172%40TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl&rnum=7&prev=/groups%3Fnum%3D100%26hl%3Den%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26as_qdr%3Dall%26q%3Die%2B%2522auto%2Bcomplete%2522%2Bpasswords%2Btroubleshooting%26meta%3D%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwg

4) MS Troublshooting: AutoComplete Does Not Save Username and Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q306895

5) Do you have HP? According to this forum:
"When logged in as owner, autocomplete does not work when filling out
a form.
It does work, however, in the address bar, and also in Outlook
Express. I
went to HP support and they said that the Owner/Administrator login
doesn't
save passwords, etc. This is for security reasons. We were told to set
up
another account, assign it as limited, and log in on that account. We
did
that, and yes, the autocomplete works."
http://groups.google.ca/groups?q=ie+%22auto+complete%22+passwords+troubleshooting&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&as_qdr=all&selm=epVufh9JCHA.1732%40tkmsftngp10&rnum=11

6) Another good site: Doug Knox: Tweaks and Tips:
Outlook Express does not save passwords:
http://www.dougknox.com/

Additional Link:

SP REGISTRY EXPLAINED:
Backing Up and Restoring the Windows XP Registry
http://www.theeldergeek.com/windows_xp_registry.htm

I hope this helps and that I've found enough resources for you to tap
into. If you have any questions or if this hasn't solved your problem,
please post a clarification request before rating my answer. Please
note that I'm not a computer technician, just a researcher looking for
answers. If you are uncomfortable editing your registry, consider
finding a friend who will help you or do it for you.

Thank you - let me know how it goes,
hummer

Google & Groups Search Terms Used:
ie "auto complete" passwords troubleshooting