clearing search file history

G

Guest

i would like to know how to delete the history of searches
for files in windows xp. i have tried a "wipe" software
and it did not work. how do i clear the file search
history?
 
K

Kelly

Clear Search History under Search (Line 24)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

or...

Clear Recent File Lists (Search History Clear) Line 41
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Manual Edit:

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru

To prevent keeping a history altogether, right click ACMru/Permissions/Deny
all users and groups listed.

Alternatively, IE/Search/Change Preferences/Turn AutoComplete Off
 

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