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How to erase memory as to where previous names do not show up when typing in a box such as a login box?

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when i type something in a box such a search engine or logging into a website with my user name. previous information begins to show up. i.e: if i type a user name that starts with an A antwan or amanda or avatar shows up. How do i clear this history?

when i type something in a box such a search engine or logging into a website with my user name. previous information begins to show up. i.e: if i type a user name that starts with an A antwan or amanda or avatar shows up. How do i clear this history?

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It's called 'form history'
Clear it here
Tools > Options > Privacy > select the time period and 'Form & Search history'
You can clear individual entries by using cursor-down and DELete when you see them.

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