Click Start, type Regedit.exe and press Enter
Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify
Backup the key by exporting it to a REG file
In the right-pane, delete the following values:
1. IconStreams
2. PastIconsStream
Close Regedit.exe
Logoff and login back.
Instructions for Windows XP:
Clear Past Items from the Notification Area
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283084
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
Does any-one know if there will be an excellent follow up to the trouble
shooting windows xp ,tweaks and tips for windows vista?
in the meantime is there a way to get rid of all the past items in the
notification area?