clear recent documents

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Doug

Hi

I like to always clean up when I have used my computer. I normally like to
remove my recent documents as part of that clean up. Is there a simple way
to do this in a setting (without having to go to settings, task bar etc...)?


A script of batch file would be useful.

Doug
 
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Hi

I like to always clean up when I have used my computer. I normally like to
remove my recent documents as part of that clean up. Is there a simple way
to do this in a setting (without having to go to settings, task bar etc...)?
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There are many ways to do this :
Batch(.bat) file,
Vbs (Or JS) file,
Or even a shortcut to a command. But the best will be CCLeaner :
http://www.ccleaner.com/



A script of batch file would be useful.
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If you want a batch file then this will do it :
Put the following lines in a bat file :

del /f /q "%userprofile%\Recent\*.*"
del /f /q "%userprofile%\Local settings\Temp\*.*"
del /f /q "%systemroot%\Temp\*.*"


The first line will delete your recent documents, second and third lines will delete
the temp files. You can add more, just use this syntax :
del /F /Q "PathOfFolder\*.*"

del is command, F : force deleting read-only files, q : quite mode, *.* : filter for
all files

→ Ayush [ Good :-) Luck ]
 
try this product www.ccleaner.com - as well as clearing out Recent
Documents, it gets rid of all sorts of junk. A month or two back I cleared
out over 200meg of temp internet files, cookies, and the like. It's amazing
how this junk accumulates.

The computer after being defragged then resumed what I would consider
"normal" performance.

The above product is free, or you can donate $20 towards its development,
and you get email notices of updates to it.
 
Doug said:
Hi

I like to always clean up when I have used my computer. I
normally like to remove my recent documents as part of that
clean up. Is there a simple way to do this in a setting
(without having to go to settings, task bar etc...)?

A script of batch file would be useful.

Doug
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Download and install TweakUI, a free program from Microsoft.

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Direct download of TweakUI
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Once you've installed the program, go to your Start Menu and
click on All Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP -> TweakUI.
In TweakUI, click on the + sign next to Explorer.
In the Settings box, put a check mark in the box next to "Clear
document history on exit".
Click OK.
Note: Enabling this setting will also remove any entries you
made in the Run box.
Reboot to see if you get the desired results.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
If you have Windows XP Professional:

1. Click Start - Run - type GPEDIT.MSC and press Enter key.
2. Expand To:

User Configuration
Administrative Templates
Start Menu and Taskbar
3. From the right side pane double-click the entry "Clear history of
recently open documents on exit"
4. Set it to "Enable" and apply changes.

Next time you Shut Down / Log Off your PC then History will automatically be
cleared.

For Windows XP Home Edition:

1. Click Start - Run - type REGEDIT and press Enter key.
2. Expand To:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER

3. Right-click on the Right Side Pane and create a New - DWORD value and
name it "ClerRecentDocsOnExit".
4. Double-click the Entry and set the value to 1.

Hope this help, let us know!

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Thanks

I prefer to do this using WindowsXP without additional softwared.

the suggested altetnative looks good too

Merry Chrsitmas to all.

Doug
 
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