Clearing The RUN History In XP Pro

[NJITGS]

Hello All-

Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP Pro?

Thank you.

Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

 

[Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]]

google for ccleaner.exe
and download it
it's a good tool to clean out stuff like that
Russ

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[John Wunderlich]

Hello All-

Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP
Pro?

Thank you.

Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

Right-click "Start" -> Properties -> Start Menu (Tab) -> Customize
Click "Classic Start Menu" then click "Customize" beside it.
Click "Clear".
"OK" your way out.

HTH,
John

 

[NJITGS]

Thank you John.

However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I would like to
clear the Run list.

 

[Bill in Co.]

How about adding this (in the registry, for the key shown):

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"ClearRecentDocsOnExit"=dword:00000001

That's what I have to clear it after rebooting.

 

[Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]]

I'll try again since I was ignored...
Download ccleaner.exe
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Features:
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/features

CCleaner is our system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes
unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing
up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities
such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured
registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less
than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!

Cleans the following:
Internet Explorer
Temporary files, history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.

Firefox
Temporary files, history, cookies, download history, form history.

Google Chrome
Temporary files, history, cookies, download history, form history.

Opera
Temporary files, history, cookies.

Safari
Temporary files, history, cookies, form history.

Windows
Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.

Registry Cleaner
Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File
Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs,
Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more...
also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.

Third-party applications
Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including
Media Player, eMule, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe
Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...

100% Spyware FREE
This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.


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[Daave]

The easiest way is to install and use Ccleaner:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

Tip: When you install it, do not also install any options for toolbars,
etc. (That is, uncheck any boxes so this doesn't occur.)

Also, refrain from using its Registry feature.

Screeshot:

http://www.freewaregenius.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/ccleaner-screenshot.jpg

Among other things, you may easily choose to clear items in "Run (In
Start Menu)".

HTH.

 

[John Wunderlich]

Thank you John.

However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I
would like to clear the Run list.

On my machine, it clears the Run list too.

-- John

 

[NJITGS]

I guess I should have mentioned that the version of XP Pro that I am using
is 2002.

 

[Kelly]

See line 156 (right hand side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or you use this small utility I wrote that would automate the process:

Clear Recent File Lists Line 41 (also on the right side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm



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[jasser]

If you go to RUN then Regedit, Then go to find and in this type in RUNMRU. Then on the right you will see a list of all. just delete the names in the middle dont touch the top and bottom . This is 100 % as i have been using this for years. Best of Luck.