how to remove "new" entries from list

[reader]

Running WinXP Pro SP1. How can I remove the unwanted "new" entries
when right clicking desktop below "folder" and "shortcut". There are a
lot of them there that I will never use and I would like to remove
them.

I found an entry in the registry
HKEY_USERS/software/microsoft/windowscurrentversion/explorer/discardable/shellnew
where all of them were listed. I deleted all the ones I do not want
but when I reboot they are back again. How can I remove these
permanently?

Thank you!

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Obtain and install the Windows XP version of TweakUI. Download it from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Open TweakUI (it's in Start -> Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP). Goto
Templates tab in TweakUI and remove the shellnew entries there.

Manual Procedure:
Without using TweakUI, you may need to delete the registry entries manually.

HKCR\.xxx\ShellNew
(xxx is the file type)

and

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Discardable\PostSetu
p\ShellNew

NOTE: Before editing the registry, always backup the appropriate registry
key.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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Running WinXP Pro SP1. How can I remove the unwanted "new" entries
when right clicking desktop below "folder" and "shortcut". There are a
lot of them there that I will never use and I would like to remove
them.

I found an entry in the registry
HKEY_USERS/software/microsoft/windowscurrentversion/explorer/discardable/she
llnew
where all of them were listed. I deleted all the ones I do not want
but when I reboot they are back again. How can I remove these
permanently?

Thank you!

 

[reader]

Obtain and install the Windows XP version of TweakUI. Download it from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Open TweakUI (it's in Start -> Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP). Goto
Templates tab in TweakUI and remove the shellnew entries there.

Manual Procedure:
Without using TweakUI, you may need to delete the registry entries manually.

HKCR\.xxx\ShellNew
(xxx is the file type)

and

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Discardable\PostSetu
p\ShellNew

NOTE: Before editing the registry, always backup the appropriate registry
key.

Thank you. TweakUI did the trick.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Welcome.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~

Obtain and install the Windows XP version of TweakUI. Download it from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Open TweakUI (it's in Start -> Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP). Goto
Templates tab in TweakUI and remove the shellnew entries there.

Manual Procedure:
Without using TweakUI, you may need to delete the registry entries manually.

HKCR\.xxx\ShellNew
(xxx is the file type)

and

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Discardable\PostSet u
p\ShellNew

NOTE: Before editing the registry, always backup the appropriate registry
key.

Thank you. TweakUI did the trick.