Internet Explorer address bar auto suggestions

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the auto-suggestion feature of Internet Explorer 6 (IE 6), where users experience persistent URL suggestions in the address bar based on bookmarks and browsing history. Users noted that URLs can remain in the suggestion list for years, even if the sites haven't been visited recently. The conversation suggests that this data is likely stored locally, impacting the autocomplete functionality. Participants recommend transitioning to modern browsers like Firefox or Chrome for improved performance and features.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Internet Explorer 6 functionality
  • Familiarity with browser history management
  • Knowledge of URL auto-suggestion mechanisms
  • Basic awareness of modern web browsers like Firefox and Chrome
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to clear browsing history in Internet Explorer 6
  • Learn about URL auto-suggestion algorithms in modern browsers
  • Explore the differences between Internet Explorer and Firefox/Chrome
  • Investigate data storage methods for browser history and bookmarks
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This discussion is beneficial for users of Internet Explorer 6, web developers, and anyone interested in understanding browser history management and the evolution of web browsers.

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I have IE 6, and when I go to type in URLs into my address bar, and I type in an 'h' say, then since I have Hotmail bookmarked, a little thing will appear below the address bar saying Hotmail.com. Also, if I have recently been to a site whose name starts with an h, then it will show up there until I clear my history and everything. But I've had some that have been there for years, e.g. when I type in 'e', a URL for a howstuffworks article on Game Cube comes up, and probably haven't gone to that site in 5 years. There are one or two URLs that do this. Any ideas as to why this happens?
 
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Somewhere this history has been saved, maybe even on microsoft servers. That information then in turn feeds the autocomplete and suggestion search bar features. I would suggest moving to FireFox or Chrome.
 
Chrome wasn't an option in 2006, but I assume the OP has moved away from IE6 by now :D
 
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