# How do I get rid of an Unwanted Address in my Computer?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-unwanted-address-in-my-computer/245448>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [May 16, 2004, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-unwanted-address-in-my-computer/245448 "2004-05-16T18:02:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2004, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-unwanted-address-in-my-computer/245448/1 "2004-05-16T18:02:49Z")

</div>

When I click on “Tools” then “Internet Options”, I end up on the General Tab.  
There I have an address box that allows me to change my Homapage to whatever I want. Problem is, whenever I type in **any** letter, I end up with a list of past webpages to choose from that I longer want in my system. Where do I go to get rid of them all.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2004, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-unwanted-address-in-my-computer/245448/2 "2004-05-16T18:04:02Z")

</div>

I forgot to add that I’ve already tried deleting them and my system (Win Me) won’t allow it ☹

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2004, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-unwanted-address-in-my-computer/245448/3 "2004-05-16T18:33:27Z")

</div>

On the Content tab, there’s a button for AutoComplete. I think you can open that and clear forms so it won’t make suggestions. If you want to permanently stop it, I think you have to uncheck the boxes.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2004, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-an-unwanted-address-in-my-computer/245448/4 "2004-05-16T19:08:09Z")

</div>

Thanks 🆒