The following instructions for Internet Explorer 7 and 8 - the example image is from IE8 but IE7 is quite similar. To prevent Internet Explorer from offering to auto-fill forms in the future do this:

1. Open Internet Explorer, and click "Tools" then "Internet Options".
2. Click the "Content" tab at the top
3. Click "Settings" in the Auto Complete section
4. Uncheck all User names and passwords on forms
5. Close the dialog

Here's a picture to illustrate:

Firefox has a better idea. You can set a master password so that no one else can login to your password protected sites unless you give them your master password. This makes us wonder why Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft's self-acclaimed "best and fastest" browser, doesn't even have such a simple little feature that allows you to prevent your password protected sites from be accessed by anyone using your computer.

If you use Firefox, just click "Tools" "Options" on the toolbar, then click the "Security" icon. If you want Firefox to remember passwords/usernames for your login sites, check these two boxes:

1. Remember passwords for sites

2. Use a master password

To set a master password click the Master Password button. Enter a hard-to-guess password but one you'll remember and save it.

If you wish to continue using Internet Explorer 7 or 8, do yourself a big favor, don't allow it to store sensitive information like passwords and usernames for password protected sites unless you're absolutely sure that no one else is going to be using your computer. It's not a matter of trust. Most of us like to keep our financial data private, even if we have nothing to hide. Again, Firefox is light years ahead of Internet Explorer.