Customisation

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Edward

I do not wish people to know what documents I have opened
on my computer. This is listed in "My Recent Documents"
list. Can anybody tell me how to remove this default
list? I have done it on Win98 but I do not know where
this function is in WinXP.

Thanks
 
Hi Edward,

Right click the Start button/Properties/Customize/Advanced. Uncheck List my
.......

More info:

HOW TO: Display, Use, and Clear "My Recent Documents"
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/8/75.asp

Prevent My Documents and Recent Documents (Line 50)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Clear Recent Documents (Line 170)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Restore My Documents (Line 55)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Restore Recent Documents (Line 55)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.
 
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