Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off

    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off

    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off

    How to Turn AutoComplete On or Off in Windows Explorer and Run
    Published by
    Designer Media Ltd


    How to Turn AutoComplete On or Off in Windows Explorer and Run


       Information
    AutoComplete (automatic text completion) or inline AutoComplete is a feature that automatically appends the suggested text to the words as you are typing them in the address bar of Windows Explorer and in the Run dialog box. It tries to guess and finish what it thinks you are typing for you automatically.

    This will show you how to turn AutoComplete on or off in the address bar of Windows Explorer or Open drop down list in Run dialog in Windows 7 and Vista.

       Note
    This will not affect auto complete in Internet Explorer.


    EXAMPLE: Windows Explorer "AutoComplete" On and OFF
    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-append_completion_on.jpg
    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-append_completion_off.jpg

    EXAMPLE: Run "AutoComplete" On and OFF
    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-run_on.jpg
    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-run_off.jpg




    OPTION ONE

    To Turn Windows Explorer AutoComplete On or Off in Internet Options


    1. Open the Control Panel (Icons view) and click on the Internet Options icon.

    2. Go to step 3 or 4 below for what you would like to do.

    3. To Turn On Windows Explorer and Run AutoComplete
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click on the Advanced tab, then under the Browsing section, check the Use inline AutoComplete in Windows Explorer and Run Dialog box and click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-inline-autocomplete.jpg
    B) Go to step 5.
    4. To Turn Off Windows Explorer and Run AutoComplete
    A) Click on the Advanced tab, then under the Browsing section, uncheck the Use inline AutoComplete in Windows Explorer and Run Dialog box and click on OK. (see screenshot below step 3A)

    B) Go to step 5.
    5. If open, close and reopen Windows Explorer or Run dialog to see the changes.



    OPTION TWO

    To Turn Windows Explorer AutoComplete On or Off using a REG File Download


    1. To Turn On Windows Explorer and Run AutoComplete
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click on the download button below to download the file below.
    Turn_On_Windows_Explorer_Auto_Complete.reg
    B) Go to step 3.
    2. To Turn Off Windows Explorer and Run AutoComplete
    A) Click on the download button below to download the file below.
    Turn_Off_Windows_Explorer_Auto_Complete.reg
    3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop.

    4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

    5. Click on Run, Yes (Windows 7) or Continue (Vista), Yes, and OK when prompted.

    6. If open, close and reopen Windows Explorer or Run to see the changes.

    7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.



    OPTION THREE

    To Manually Turn Windows Explorer AutoComplete On or Off in Registry Editor


    1. Open the Start Menu, then type regedit in the search boxand press Enter.

    2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes (Windows 7) or Continue (Vista).

    3. In regedit, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-reg1.jpg
    4. In the right pane of AutoComplete, double click on Append Completion. (see screenshot above)

    5. To Turn On Windows Explorer and Run AutoComplete
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Type in yes, and click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    Windows Explorer AutoComplete - Turn On or Off-step2.jpg
    B) Go to step 7.
    6. To Turn Off Windows Explorer and Run AutoComplete
    A) Type in no, and click on OK. (see screenshot above)
    7. Close regedit.

    8. If open, close and reopen Windows Explorer or Run to see the changes.
    That's it,
    Shawn








  1. Posts : 8,679
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #1

    Nice one Brink!

    Sent from my Xperia X8
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Thank you sir. Nice phone. :)
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:38.
Find Us