Ok...this should be easy, but I don't know the answer.  I know that
when I type a web address in my browser using the format www.?????.com
that address gets cached and remains in "history" until I clear them
all out by going to "tools then "internet options" then "clear
history.  However, I have discovered that addresses that do not
require you to type the www portion of address seem to get permanently
cached so that when I type b????.com all web sites that have been
visited starting with "b" (again, there is no www in front of it)show
in the drop down browser.  In fact, not only do the websites that were
accessed in that manner show, but so do any sites that are listed in
my favorites.  How do I expunge these?  A tip will be added for a
quick answer....say within 24 hours?

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 20 Jan 2006 15:31 PST

Assuming you are using Internet Explorer, have you tried this:

In Internet Explorer, 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.

The options for Web Addresses, Forms and User names and passwords on
forms may appear with a check mark in front of them. If you remove the
checkmark from the desired option(s), the AutoComplete feature will no
longer work. The first one, Web Addresses, works with your Address bar
only.

Looking forward to your clarification.

Best regards,
Rainbow

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Clarification of Question by thelonemonk-ga on 20 Jan 2006 15:54 PST

That seemed to work.  Post it as your answer and collect your reward!

Hi thelonemonk,

I'm glad I could help. Here it is again for your convenience:

In Internet Explorer, 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.

The options for Web Addresses, Forms and User names and passwords on
forms may appear with a check mark in front of them. If you remove the
checkmark from the desired option(s), the AutoComplete feature will no
longer work. The first one, Web Addresses, works with your Address bar
only.


Best regards,
Rainbow

Excellent and very quick...sorry it took so long to get back to this
rating, but they had to re-authorize my credit card and locked me out
in the meantime!

Thank you very much for the rating and tip.
Best regards,
Rainbow