clear recent documents

[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

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [Doug]s message :

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...)?

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.

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 ]

 

[Andrew Murray]

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.

 

[Nepatsfan]

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

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

 

[Guest]

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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[Doug]

Thanks

I prefer to do this using WindowsXP without additional softwared.

the suggested altetnative looks good too

Merry Chrsitmas to all.

Doug

 

[Guest]

You're ALL-WAYS Welcome.
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