The AutoComplete feature does not work in Windows Internet Explorer 7

SYMPTOMS

You enable the settings in the AutoComplete Settings dialog box on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer. However, the AutoComplete feature does not work in Windows Internet Explorer 7. For example, when you try to enter text in a form that was previously used in another form, the AutoComplete feature does not enter the text.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the value of the FormSuggest registry entry that is located under the following registry subkey is set to 0:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel


RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, change the value of the FormSuggest registry entry to 1. To change the value, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
2. In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
3. In the details pane, double-click FormSuggest.
4. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.