how do you delete the words that automatically pop up when typing in
internet search bars (from search engines such as Google, Yahoo, or
Looksmart)?  I already tried deleting cookies, but that did not seem
to work.

Hi notoriousegb,

You can clear the search history of previous searches by following the
procedures below:

"In Internet Explorer 5 or higher, select "Tools" from the menu, then
"Internet Options" and then choose the "Content" tab. Next, look for
the button at the bottom that says "AutoComplete." Click on the button
which will make the AutoComplete Settings window appear. In it, click
on the "Clear Forms" button to delete all your stored form entries."


"If you are a Google Toolbar user, the techniques above won't work to
remove your past searches from the toolbar. Instead, you'll need to
click on the Google logo next to the Google Toolbar's search box, then
choose "Clear Search History" from the drop-down box that appears."


Removing a particular query in the list of past searches:

Click once in the search box and get a "drop down" box to appear,
listing all the things you've searched for in the past. Alternatively,
you can start typing a query, and you'll be shown any queries that
contain the first letters that you've typed.

"Use the arrow keys on your computer keyboard to highlight the
particular entry. Alternatively, highlight the entry using your mouse
but don't click on it. Next, once the entry has been highlighted, push
the "Delete" button on your computer keyword. The entry should
disappear."


Source:
Search Engine Watch: Clearing Your Search History From Google And
Other Search Engines
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/sereport/article.php/2165181


Search criteria:
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I hope this helps. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don?t hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best regards,
Rainbow-ga

GOOGLE TOOLBAR:
If you have the Google toolbar at the top of your page, Left Click on
the "Google" button, and then Left Click on "Clear Search History".

HISTORY FOLDER:
Left Click on "Tools", and then Left Click on "Internet Options".
Then Left Click on "Clear History"

YAHOO or LOOKSMART:
I'm not familiar with these, but perhaps someone else will post a response.