My Web Search

mamabrown · 06-02-2007, 12:15 AM

I am planning a surprise get a way for me and my husband. Stupid me went to my web search to find hotels and attractions. Now every time you go to my web search and type in the first letter a drop down menu comes up and it shows I was searching Myrtle Beach Hotels and Myrtle Beach attractions.

Can I delete certain things or the entire history of eveywhere I've been? Please help, it's our 15th wedding anniversary and I'd hate that he will stumble onto the surprise I'm planning.

Thank you

chauffeur2 · 06-02-2007, 12:33 AM

Hello mamabrown, Welcome to TSF!

To keep your 'secret' safe, try this...

Go Start on the Left Hand side there should be a listing for Internet Explorer > Right Click > Internet Properites > Delete History.

This will remove the "History" of the places that you have been searching; hence, keep your 'secret' safe.

Try it and Report back with the results.

Kind Regards,

___ · 06-02-2007, 10:28 AM

The issue is to do with Autocomplete. Deleting the history will only delete the Autocomplete entries for the address bar - not for any search boxes.

To turn off Autocomplete, go to Tools > Internet Options

Click on "Content" and then click on "Autocomplete".

Uncheck / Untick all the boxes you don't want to use Autocomplete for.

Click on Clear Forms - this will remove all the search terms you have entered.

Click on OK and OK again.

Let us know how you get on.

___ · 06-02-2007, 10:35 AM

Those instructions I gave were for Internet Explorer 6. Here are the instructions for Internet Explorer 7.

To turn off Autocomplete, go to Tools > Internet Options

Under "Browsing History", click on "Delete"

Click on "Delete Forms"

Click on "Yes" then "Close" then "OK"

To disable Autocomplete, or to configure what you do and do not want it to do, the instructions are the same in the previous post.

mamabrown · 06-03-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chauffeur2

Hello mamabrown, Welcome to TSF!

To keep your 'secret' safe, try this...

Go Start on the Left Hand side there should be a listing for Internet Explorer > Right Click > Internet Properites > Delete History.

This will remove the "History" of the places that you have been searching; hence, keep your 'secret' safe.

Try it and Report back with the results.

Kind Regards,

That only deleted history in address bar. Still under my web search....I'm getting frustrated!

mamabrown · 06-03-2007, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ___

Those instructions I gave were for Internet Explorer 6. Here are the instructions for Internet Explorer 7.

To turn off Autocomplete, go to Tools > Internet Options

Under "Browsing History", click on "Delete"

Click on "Delete Forms"

Click on "Yes" then "Close" then "OK"

To disable Autocomplete, or to configure what you do and do not want it to do, the instructions are the same in the previous post.

There was no listing for browsing history to click delete on. Grrr..getting really frustrated!

**nickster_uk** · 06-03-2007, 01:03 AM

Hi..

what version of IE are you using?

**Go The Power** · 06-03-2007, 01:35 AM

Hello

Another option is to type into your search engine Myrtle, When you see the names of the hotels, just hover over them with the mouse (It will be highlighted blue) then press delete on the keyboard!

___ · 06-03-2007, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamabrown

That only deleted history in address bar. Still under my web search....I'm getting frustrated!

As I stated before, the instructions given by chauffeur2 will only delete the Autocomplete entries for the address bar - not for any search boxes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamabrown

There was no listing for browsing history to click delete on. Grrr..getting really frustrated!

Please review my posts again - I gave seperate instructions for Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7. If the instructions for Internet Explorer 7 did not work, then please follow the instructions for Internet Explorer 6.

mamabrown · 06-03-2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ___

As I stated before, the instructions given by chauffeur2 will only delete the Autocomplete entries for the address bar - not for any search boxes.

Please review my posts again - I gave seperate instructions for Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7. If the instructions for Internet Explorer 7 did not work, then please follow the instructions for Internet Explorer 6.

I tried both. I turned off the auto complete but it still shows up. Can't erase history but it isn't adding new information.
How do you know if you have explorer 6 or 7? By the way, I have XP not 2000.

Thanks for answering me.

mamabrown · 06-03-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go The Power

Hello

Another option is to type into your search engine Myrtle, When you see the names of the hotels, just hover over them with the mouse (It will be highlighted blue) then press delete on the keyboard!

Tried and it won't delete.

Thanks

mamabrown · 06-03-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickster_uk

Hi..

what version of IE are you using?

I don't know. I have Windows XP and I got what came with it. How do you find out which one you have?

I tried what someone suggested for both 6 and 7 and neither suggestion cleared the auto complete that was currently there.

Thanks

**Go The Power** · 06-04-2007, 01:45 AM

Hello again,
There is a program, but it will clear all of your history would that be ok?

mamabrown · 06-04-2007, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go The Power

Hello again,
There is a program, but it will clear all of your history would that be ok?

I would hate to lose all my information on my computer. I've added some more "M" searches so if he did type a search for a "M" word he wouldn't see it pop up in the top 10 searches. Wondering if it's worth the trouble. Still would be nice to know for future reference.

Thanks

**nickster_uk** · 06-04-2007, 05:01 PM

Open IE and click Help -> About Internet Explorer and that will tell you what version you have.

Post back the details and we'll advise you further.

mamabrown · 06-05-2007, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickster_uk

Open IE and click Help -> About Internet Explorer and that will tell you what version you have.

Post back the details and we'll advise you further.

Looks like 6.0
Thanks

**nickster_uk** · 06-05-2007, 07:09 PM

Ok...___'s suggestion above should've fixed the problem:
My Web Search

However, it all depends on where the text keeps popping up. Are you typing the items into a toolbar such as Google/Yahoo/Ask Toolbar or is it directly into a webpage? Also, are you definately using Internet Explorer or another browser such as Firefox, Opera, MSN, Netscape etc?

mamabrown · 06-06-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickster_uk

Ok...___'s suggestion above should've fixed the problem:
My Web Search

However, it all depends on where the text keeps popping up. Are you typing the items into a toolbar such as Google/Yahoo/Ask Toolbar or is it directly into a webpage? Also, are you definately using Internet Explorer or another browser such as Firefox, Opera, MSN, Netscape etc?

I'm using explorer and when you open the internet this is what shows up.

File Edit View Tools Help

back Forward stop refresh home search favorites history mail print word discuss real.com messenger fun cards smiley centeral screensavers cursor mania

My web search then open box and search addresses open box

Where I typed in the information is in the My Web Search box. That is a Internet Explorer toolbar isn't it?

Thanks

**nickster_uk** · 06-06-2007, 08:26 PM

Ok...I think there has been a little confusion here but we're getting there.

We assumed the text was popping up in the search box of Google or another page like that but it appears that it is indeed a toolbar.

I'll just point out to you that some people consider mywebsearch to be spyware as it does track your internet usage and reports its findings to mywebsearch who are then 'kind' enough to direct adverts/popups/spam to your machine.

It's up to you but i'd recommend uninstalling it and if you feel you really need a toolbar, you can use a more reputable one such as Google?

Hope that helps, let us know if you need anything else

06-02-2007, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
mamabrown Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP	My Web Search I am planning a surprise get a way for me and my husband. Stupid me went to my web search to find hotels and attractions. Now every time you go to my web search and type in the first letter a drop down menu comes up and it shows I was searching Myrtle Beach Hotels and Myrtle Beach attractions. Can I delete certain things or the entire history of eveywhere I've been? Please help, it's our 15th wedding anniversary and I'd hate that he will stumble onto the surprise I'm planning. Thank you

06-02-2007, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: My Web Search Hello mamabrown, Welcome to TSF! To keep your 'secret' safe, try this... Go Start on the Left Hand side there should be a listing for Internet Explorer > Right Click > Internet Properites > Delete History. This will remove the "History" of the places that you have been searching; hence, keep your 'secret' safe. Try it and Report back with the results. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

06-02-2007, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
___ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: UK Posts: 86 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2	Re: My Web Search The issue is to do with Autocomplete. Deleting the history will only delete the Autocomplete entries for the address bar - not for any search boxes. To turn off Autocomplete, go to Tools > Internet Options Click on "Content" and then click on "Autocomplete". Uncheck / Untick all the boxes you don't want to use Autocomplete for. Click on Clear Forms - this will remove all the search terms you have entered. Click on OK and OK again. Let us know how you get on.

06-02-2007, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
___ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: UK Posts: 86 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2	Re: My Web Search Those instructions I gave were for Internet Explorer 6. Here are the instructions for Internet Explorer 7. To turn off Autocomplete, go to Tools > Internet Options Under "Browsing History", click on "Delete" Click on "Delete Forms" Click on "Yes" then "Close" then "OK" To disable Autocomplete, or to configure what you do and do not want it to do, the instructions are the same in the previous post.

06-03-2007, 01:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: My Web Search Hi.. what version of IE are you using? __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

06-03-2007, 01:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 11,003 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: My Web Search Hello Another option is to type into your search engine Myrtle, When you see the names of the hotels, just hover over them with the mouse (It will be highlighted blue) then press delete on the keyboard! __________________

06-04-2007, 01:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 11,003 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: My Web Search Hello again, There is a program, but it will clear all of your history would that be ok? __________________

06-04-2007, 05:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: My Web Search Open IE and click Help -> About Internet Explorer and that will tell you what version you have. Post back the details and we'll advise you further. __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

06-05-2007, 07:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: My Web Search Ok...___'s suggestion above should've fixed the problem: My Web Search However, it all depends on where the text keeps popping up. Are you typing the items into a toolbar such as Google/Yahoo/Ask Toolbar or is it directly into a webpage? Also, are you definately using Internet Explorer or another browser such as Firefox, Opera, MSN, Netscape etc? __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

06-06-2007, 08:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: My Web Search Ok...I think there has been a little confusion here but we're getting there. We assumed the text was popping up in the search box of Google or another page like that but it appears that it is indeed a toolbar. I'll just point out to you that some people consider mywebsearch to be spyware as it does track your internet usage and reports its findings to mywebsearch who are then 'kind' enough to direct adverts/popups/spam to your machine. It's up to you but i'd recommend uninstalling it and if you feel you really need a toolbar, you can use a more reputable one such as Google? Hope that helps, let us know if you need anything else __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?