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Transferring IE?s auto complete data to another computer

I use the auto complete (in forms) function in IE 5.5 extensively.  When I have to reload an OS or change computers, I loose all of my auto complete data.  I know this is in an encrypted file somewhere and would like to know if I can port it to another computer.
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Not certain of this, John, and unable to check it now; but look in the Registry under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtectedStorage
and you might find a clue... This is from notes I have on another issue
involving pstores.exe and the ie repair tool and some autocomplete corruption
but may not necessarily lead you to your data...
Just posting as info I had handy...
 
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Thanks rin1010.  I looked there but didn't see anything that would help me find the file.
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Most welcome... Sorry it was no help... Where did you get the info about the
"encrypted file" you mention? I'm wondering if there are also Registry values
that need restoring... And while you're at it you might take a look under the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage System Provider
 
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Found this about Reg location for the list of autocomplete urls:

IE's AutoComplete feature can get pretty stuffed with URLs, and these take up hard drive space. Clean out your AutoComplete cache by editing the Registry: go into RegEdit, and browse to HKEY_USERS\Default\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\TypedURLs -- once there, delete any unwanted URLs.
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I went looking through my registry and found that Autocomplete always refers to the following file.

browseui.dll

I don't have a way to test it at the moment but I'll see what I can pull.

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John,

There are two locations, but truthfully I wouldn't do it myself. The keys are:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\IntelliForms\SPW


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage System Provider\<YOUR NAME>

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I followed the instructions and transferd the data to my new registry.  Thanks Lee.  I LOVE Expert's Exchange!