Just wondering if you could recommend a good autofill download for forms. With all the great freebies that are posted, it would be super quick to use autofill to fill in the blanks! I was just looking to find one and there are so many choices and downloads, some even seem kind of fishy. Myself and probably some of your other readers would appreciate a suggestion. -Becky
I’m so glad you asked this, Becky! I had been using Roboform, but I was concerned it was causing some issues with my computer so I deleted it. (Has anyone else had problems with it?) After the issues with Roboform, but I’m a little leery of the free autofill options out there and have been meaning to ask on my blog what you all would recommend.
So, would you all help Becky and me out? What program do you use to automatically fill in the sign-up forms to request freebies and other things?
Thanks in advance for all the time you are going to save me! I’ve missed Roboform and honestly have been signing up for a lot fewer things recently just because I don’t always want to invest the time to fill out the forms by hand. (Yes, I know, call me lazy! But since I’m limiting my time on the computer, I’d rather be blogging than filling out forms!)
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google toolbar!
Google Chrome! Automatically does auto fill for you. If you haven’t had a chance to use Google Chrome yet…I highly recommend it!
@Debby, <3 Chrome!
@Debby, I love the Google Chrome browser and the autofill is a nice bonus.
@Pam, Yup, google tool bar has a feature that you can almost always use and you can store more than 1 person so in those rare occasions where you can get 1 freebie per person instead of per household you can use another family member’s name too ☺☺
@Debby, I love google chrome too!
its funny you posted this because i downloaded roboform for the first time this morning and i love it!!!! i havnt had any issues yet! but i deffinatly would like to know if roboform is a good one for me to use or if i should download something else! =)
@jamie, I had Roboform for a while, also, before I saw any problems… but it did do some funky things to my computer, so I uninstalled it! Good luck, though!
@jamie,
I’ve used roboform for YEARS and never had any issues. I have it on multiple computers without issue.
I’ve used Roboform for years as well. I enter thousands of contests a year.
@Jamie, me too – multiple computers, use it every single day, had it for a couple of years – no problems. I like roboform because it does birthday, too – I can’t get google chrome autofill to do that. I enter a list of sweeps every day, so roboform saves me hours!
I use mylastpass with FF and it includes autoform fillers. Plus, you can have different profiles: one for ordering online, one for free samples and signing up with companies, etc. I know many people are very wary of using the lastpass vault, but if you already let FF or IE save your passwords anyway, this would be no different. And there is one master password so you can log out each day. Plus, an added bonus: my computer was in the shop for a lot longer than we thought it would be. I needed to get into our bank accounts and such. So, I installed lastpass on my husbands computer and all my passwords were there for me. It was great! Maybe others can remember all the passwords they use, but I only have so many spare brain cells!
Oh, and it generates passwords as well. I am very happy with it. But perhaps I am more trusting than most. 
On my macbook, I just type the first letter of my name then hit Tab and it fills in the form.
I like google toolbar
I had the same issues with Robo form. My computer has never quite been the same :-/ Thanks for the recommendations
I loved Google Chrome but it totally failed me today. Totally stopped working and I’m having trouble wiping it from my computer to re-install. Otherwise, yes I’d suggest google chrome…hopefully it was just a glitch for me. I liked it so much I am willing to install it again.
I also like Google toolbar.
I have not had any problems with roboform that I know of.
I also am using RoboForm currently, but may switch in a few weeks when I get a new laptop. (My desktop is dying.) With all the comments on Google toolbar, I may try it. TY!
I use Firefox as my browser, and it has some degree of autofill built in. I just click the field, type the first character, and FF populates the rest.
I’ve been using RoboForm for about 8 months now with no problems, what problems are you guys referring to (with RoboForm)?
I use Mac computers- they autofill all forms without any additional software!
@Cherissa, I would like to know how…the autofill icon on Safari fills only about 10% of pages for me; I’m on a macbook.
No problems with roboform
I use Google’s Toolbar. You can also set up profiles if you have more than one address you want to send to. Also the other benefits are invaluable!
You can also use Norton too. The toolbar (which comes with the Norton package) has a “card” autofill system in it that can fill in your address and usual info, but also (safely) holds credit card #’s if you decide you want to store it.
I’m currently using Google, though. Avast is way cheaper than Norton (FREE!) and has kept my computer MUCH cleaner
Been using Roboform for years and not had a single issue with it.
I use the google toolbar. Can you get much more reputable than google?
I used the Google Auto Fill feature from the Google toolbar before I got Norton 360 for security reasons. Both are good.
Google Chrome for me too.
Another vote for Google Chrome. Not only does it save my info for auto-filling forms, but it also saves other info that I use (for instance, my sister’s address, because I ship a lot of stuff to her), and the drop-down list that shows up on every form give me that option. Very nice to not have to click over to my address book every time I need her address. So if you have different sets of info you use, Chrome is awesome for that.
Coincidentally, this question has been on my mind for the past couple of days. I remember reading on here that some were using Roboform, but haven’t been able to remember that it was called Roboform, so I’m very grateful for this question. Now, after reading the responses, I’m considering Google since I already have their toolbar. Thanks for the question and all the helpful responses.
I use Google Autofill with the Google Toolbar, and it is totally awesome!
I like Fireform.
http://fireform.free.fr/en/about.html
@Emtu,
+1 Fireform. I like being able to generate completely bogus info on certain sites.
The only problem is if you use a auto form and your computer gets some spyware then whoever hacked your computer now has all your info since that is not protected. When you use a secure site your information is safe and secure however when your name and address is sitting in your auto filler anyone who hacks could get this info. Just be safe, educated and informed!
@Renee, Good to know, thanks Renee!
I have thought about autofillers before but figured if I didn’t want to put forth the 60 seconds to fill in the form to get a sample, then I didn’t want it bad enough
I guess it’s my way of making sure I will really put it to use.
@Renee,
RoboForm has the option to set up a password, which I use. Once a day, I have to enter my password in order to fill the forms. I also can’t just open up RoboForm and view my information w/o a password, so I feel safer that way
Google Tool bar works great. I’ve got several profiles: me, my husband, work and one for coupons. I’m a little paranoid, so I use a slightly different version of my name and a different email for coupons. Just type the first letter or so of your name and it does the rest. Sooo easy.
ps…. Google tool bar has also a good pop-up blocker.
i use robo but bought the PRO and haven’t had any problems
I’m using RoboForm and I haven’t had any problems yet.
RoboForm. Have been using it for years and love it! Never had any problems with it.
Google tool bar is the best!
Definitely Google toolbar! You don’t have to use Chrome to use the toolbar – which is nice if you want to use other toolbars as well, like I do (Chrome doesn’t work well with other toolbars, specifically you can’t use the Swagbucks toolbar!). Google toolbar is free and safe and can be used with any internet browser!!
@Leslie, I’m not computer savvy enough to tell you how you can use the swagbucks toolbar with Chrome, but it works for me!
@Missi,
I just wrote a blog on how to use Swagbucks with Google Chrome. It’s not the toolbar, but it’s a pretty good work around. Check it out Why I Love Google Chrome
I use the Google toolbar. It saves all my favorites and comes with a built-in autofill feature. Never had any problems!
I’m using Auto Fill Forms (Firefox extension) https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4775/
@Cindy, Another vote for AutoFill Forms. It isn’t perfect (sometimes puts my address in twice, etc) but it is pretty good.
@Cindy, This is what I use too. I was able to get a free hotel night that was only available to the first 300 because I just clicked my little pencil and didn’t have to take any time typing! I love Firefox!
@Cindy, Agreed! I love this add in!
Lastpass – love it! I can switch between several home computers and have all my info ready for form filling or site logins.
I don’t use any now as my email got hacked into.
I use a Mac too, they have a way to change your auto fill in under your Preferences) either in Safari or Firefox. There is no other software needed. You just start typing it in and it shows up, i LOVE my Mac. Crystal, I think you just bought a Mac didn’t you?
Use Google Chrome – it’s better than Microsoft Internet Explorer and it has its own automatic auto-fill feature, which is customizable
Norton Security has an auto fill. Works really well. Comes free with comcast service.
@Susan, I have Norton too, I love it, since it’s already incorporated onto my computer it keeps me from having to have another program.
I ‘ve been using Roboform on my desktop and laptop for about a year without any problems. I do freebies for myself and my Mom and love that I was able to assign an info tab with each of our info. I tried the hand typing before and hardly requested anything.
Norton Anti-virus is the best. Not only does it auto fill pages for you it will also remember all your passwords! You can set up several indentity cards plus folders for different people as well! Its awesome and comes free with comcast internet!
I’m a Roboform girl – I upgraded to pro and never looked back! I’ve been using it for a couple of years and *love* it!
GOOGLE CHROME!!! I had been using Safari, but Chrome is MUCH faster, and it has an AMAZING auto-fill.
I downloaded RoboForm two days ago. My computer works normal. I had only one form that wasn’t filled properly. All fields were messed up. Bit it was only once.
I have had Roboform for at least 3 years and I really like it. I was able to add all of the passwords from 1 computer to a 2nd computer. I paid once to have the roboform that has unlimited passwords as I have a lot of them! Also, I have multiple identities which is helpful. It is a safe program, according to my computer expert and I highly recommend it to anyone. I have not had any problems. If you have problems, I would check their website for info to see if anyone else has the same system or problems as you do.
I use a program called “type it in” http://www.wavget.com/typeitin.html I would highly recommended it to anybody. You have the ability to copy your key strokes and save them for future use, such as affiliate links, web forms, passwords or anything. TypeItIn is easy to use! Right click on a button to pop up the Button Menu. From here you can create new buttons, edit existing ones, or delete buttons. Right click on the Group List to pop up the Group Menu to create, edit, and delete groups. You can also password protect groups that contain sensitive information like logins or credit card numbers.
I use mine 50 times a day (at least) and it saves me a lot of time and headaches. Sometimes it is hard to remember your unique passwords that are required for some websites.
I use Norton. I can create different forms to use as well. One for junk email and one for serious stuff. Works really well. It was a bonus to my security program. Norton can now be used on 3 computors so you could even split the cost with someone.
I’ve used Roboform for years with no problems.
I know a lot of people have already said this, but Google Toolbar is the best! It’s from Google so you know that it’s not a scam to get your information or anything, it’s very easy and it does not install bad things on your computer. In addition to the autofill, there are MANY nice features that go with the toolbar
I use the InFormEnter Firefox add-on. It’s semi-automatic, meaning you can save frequently-used field entries, and you can fill them in with a click or two. But it doesn’t fill in the whole form for you automatically.
I read a previous article on here about Roboform being very useful so I went ahead and installed it and it was bad news all around. I ended up having to buy a spyware removal kit from walmart from all the stuff that suddenly appeared on my laptop a few days after I installed it and the tech guy in the electronic sections was telling me that when it comes to the world of the internet anything ‘free’ needs to be approached with caution, because usually the reason the makers of applications like roboform are so willing to let you use it for free is because you are downloading all of their spyware embedded in it too, so they are getting something out of it after all. Google seems like a pretty trustworthy brand though, so I may try that one.
LastPass is cross platform which is nice if your, booting between Mac and Windows.
Multiple personalities so your mate and children may use it too.
It also auto logs you into web sites if you program it to do so.
Selective Form Fill
By default, all form fields on the page are filled. However, LastPass also supports selective form filling.
To selectively fill forms, simply use your mouse to highlight only the form fields you would like to fill.
Another vote for Chrome
I’ve used Roboform Pro for many years and have it on all our computers. I’ve never had a problem with it. Anytime you are dealing with freebie offers and sweepstakes you need to have a good anti-virus program on your computer. AVG or Avast are both great options.
I have been using the free version of Roboform for about 8 years now with no problems at all! I recommend it to anyone that asks about it!
I use google toolbar, although it doesn’t work for every form
I’ve used Roboform free for over 10 years without any issues.
I never heard of any programs that did this. I just fill out my info every time. Good to know though. I will ask my computer geek husband to help me set this up.
Love, love, love Lastpass (https://lastpass.com/). It generates secure passwords and fills out forms. Haven’t had any problems with it after using it for more than a year. Oh, and it’s FREE.
I use Norton Internet Explorer. It’s not free, but careful shopping can get you a really good price after rebates and I have no doubt I can trust it. It will save my passwords/logins, you can have more than one “card” that will automatically fill in forms (in other words, one for work, one for hubby, one for home), and I get protection from viruses, etc.
I use it all the time. It also helps when you can’t remember all your passwords & don’t want to pull out your notebook that you have all your passwords in like I do. Its so handy.
Norton Identity Safe came free with our computer, and it has a great identity card feature which I use many many times daily.
I have used Roboform for years . . . both at home and a work. Absolutely LOVE it as it allows generation of secure passwords and then remembers them for each site . . . something that would be impossible otherwise. Have had NO issues at all over that time, although it is not free (just practically free)
I use 1password. Used it for several years, you can have several id’s, comes with help if you should need it. Website is :http://agilewebsolutions.com/company, also comes with bookmark organizer
Lastpass. It lets you have multiple profiles and easily generates new passwords for each site you sign up on, so no worries about getting phished by using the same password on all of them. After you submit the form, you need to tell it to remember the password (a green bar at the top of the screen asks if you want them to). It works great in Firefox. I’ve had some trouble in IE, but I don’t use IE enough to have bothered trying to figure it out.
Definitely go for Lastpass. It securely stores all your passwords (plus bank account/credit card info, etc.), works in every browser (plus smartphones), and can fill address info, too. On top of that, if you have some special bit of info you need to store, you can add a secure note.
Check out Lifehacker’s post: http://lifehacker.com/5483119/the-easy-any+browser-any+os-password-solution