Clearing "Documents"

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Joe McGuire

When I click Start (WinXP Pro) and either click or hover the cursor on
Documents I get a list of all the various documents, pictures, etc. that I
have accessed recently. Where is this stuff actually stored? I tried
searching for one of the files listed there but found only one--the "real"
one, i.e., the file and folder I had actually accessed. I recall that in
earlier versions of Windows there was a "Recent" folder. Some of my
documents are client-confidential and sensitive. Others may use my computer
from time to time. I highly doubt that anybody will go rummaging through my
computer hunting for confidential stuff--they are my co-workers. But I was
not aware that these confidential files are actually right there in plain
view--until a few days ago! I want to be able to remove any reference to
such stuff in order to preserve its confidentiality. How can I do this?
 
Hi

Try here in Windows Explorer:

Documents and Settings\<Your Account Name>\Recent

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Will Denny
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You are the man. Or is that u da man? Thanks! Like most Microsoft
questions, the answer is usually one where I smack myself in the head and
say, "Of course!" All I have to do is look under that rock to see the
answer. Sounds simple until you consider that Microsoft presents a
veritable yard full of rocks to turn over. If you ewt lucky--or live long
enough--you will eventually turn over the correct rock. If you can still
remember the question. Much better if you know whom to ask! Thanks again!
 
You're welcome.

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