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IE Auto-complete word library - where is it?

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Deep Thought - 22 Apr 2004 14:20 GMT

My IE has been auto-completing text input for some time now (whether it be
Google search phrases/eBay searches etc) and I am concerned regards the
potential size of the file it draws upon (also, needless to say, the issue
regards potential passwords/other confidential phrases/numbers stored in
it) - where on my HDD do I find the file that deals with this in order that
I can occasionally delete it... also can the function be turned off?

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Deep Thought - 22 Apr 2004 14:50 GMT

Re my last - have found the control from within IE5 but still would like to
know which file it uses.

> My IE has been auto-completing text input for some time now (whether it be
> Google search phrases/eBay searches etc) and I am concerned regards the
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Alan Edwards - 22 Apr 2004 19:58 GMT

It uses the Registry but is encrypted.

AutoComplete, User Names and Passwords on Forms:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\IntelliForms\SPW

AutoComplete, Web Addresses:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage System
Provider\<user name or windows logon name>

...Alan

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In microsoft.public.win95.setup, "Deep Thought"
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>Re my last - have found the control from within IE5 but still would like to
>know which file it uses.
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