Delete the IconStreams and PastIconsStream values from the following
registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\TrayNotify
How to Clear Past Items from the Notification Area
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283084
For an automated edit, go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to and click on...
53. Remove Past Items From Notification Area
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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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