Clear mispelt entries in the "Auto-Complete" Email Address list

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Ian R

Hi

Is there a way to clear the misspelt names and email addresses which
appear in the drop down list as I type the first few characters in the To
box.

I've tried selecting them and deleting them in the list. They disappear
when I hit the delete key but they reappear in the list the next time I type
the same first few characters.

I've ensured the misspelt entries are not in the contacts.

I'm baffled where are they being stored.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ian
 
Ian R said:
Hi

Is there a way to clear the misspelt names and email addresses which
appear in the drop down list as I type the first few characters in the To
box.

I've tried selecting them and deleting them in the list. They disappear
when I hit the delete key but they reappear in the list the next time I
type
the same first few characters.

I've ensured the misspelt entries are not in the contacts.

I'm baffled where are they being stored.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ian
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The auto-complete function in Windows Mail doesn't use the contacts
list. Instead, it uses a separate list of the last 29 addresses you sent
messages to, including misspelled addresses, and stores this list in the
registry. This list is very hard to edit; it's easier just to send messages
to the 29 addresses you want on the list.

If you'd rather use the contacts list, start a new message as usual except
don't type any part of the name or address. Instead, click on To:.
 
If you are comfortable with editing the registry, delete this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Recently Used Addresses
 
How to clear the email auto-complete entries in Windows Mail:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articl...il-auto-complete-entries-in-Windows-Mail.html

Utility to clear recently used email addresses in Windows Mail:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articl...tly-used-email-addresses-in-Windows-Mail.html

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
Winhelponline.com blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


Hi

Is there a way to clear the misspelt names and email addresses which
appear in the drop down list as I type the first few characters in the To
box.

I've tried selecting them and deleting them in the list. They disappear
when I hit the delete key but they reappear in the list the next time I type
the same first few characters.

I've ensured the misspelt entries are not in the contacts.

I'm baffled where are they being stored.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ian
 
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