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15-Aug-2007, 12:53 AM #1
can't clear recent items anymore..
I have lost the option to "clear recent items from Recent Items List" when I right click 'Recent Items'. How can I restore it?

i did a search and the answer in this thread didnt help.
http://forums.techguy.org/windows-vi...ent-items.html

anyone know of another way to restore this?
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15-Aug-2007, 08:28 AM #2
"Clear Recent Items List" option missing when you right-click on the Recent folder
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/228/1/
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1.Disable Recent Items
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Right Click Taskbar >> Properties >> Start Menu Tab >> Uncheck the Following

Store and display a list of recently opened files
Store and display a list of recently opened programs

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Clear Recent Documents on Exit
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Open Regedit >> Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer

Add a Dword 'ClearRecentDocsOnExit' With Value 1
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15-Aug-2007, 09:15 AM #3
i tried that. but i couldnt find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer

i'm using windows vista home premium
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15-Aug-2007, 11:07 AM #4
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