Missing Recent File List

[Guest]

I am looking for an answer on HOW to restore the recent file list in programs.

If I am logged in as a system administrator, I can see the recent file list
in all my programs. However, if I login as a general user, I don't see any
files, just the greyed out text "Recent Files"

Does ANYONE know why this occurs and how to correct it for general users?
I have looked the the GPO, found 4 options and none of these corrected the
problem. I don't want to make all my users System Administrators, for
obvious reasons. Where do I begin to find this answer? I have looked in the
registery, GPO, and most of the obvious places. PLEASE, if you know the
answer send me an Email at (e-mail address removed)

My users are getting tired of browsing to network folders to open files.

Thank you.

Bill Spellman
Indianapolis

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll
down to Item No. 55 (Restore Documents, My Documents).

"Most recently used" list missing from File menu and

"Recently used file list" option unavailable
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q284896/
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I am looking for an answer on HOW to restore the recent file list in programs.
|
| If I am logged in as a system administrator, I can see the recent file list
| in all my programs. However, if I login as a general user, I don't see any
| files, just the greyed out text "Recent Files"
|
| Does ANYONE know why this occurs and how to correct it for general users?
| I have looked the the GPO, found 4 options and none of these corrected the
| problem. I don't want to make all my users System Administrators, for
| obvious reasons. Where do I begin to find this answer? I have looked in the
| registery, GPO, and most of the obvious places. PLEASE, if you know the
| answer send me an Email at (e-mail address removed)
|
| My users are getting tired of browsing to network folders to open files.
|
| Thank you.
|
| Bill Spellman
| Indianapolis

 

[Guest]

Thank you Carey, however neither option 'fixed' this problem.

We are running Windows XP professional on a larger network.
Logged in as a system administrator, my recent files list show in all
programs.
However, logged in as a general user, I get the greyed out RECENT FILES
in almost ALL programs.

Adobe Acrobat 5.0
PaintShop Pro 7.04
Concordance 8.04

ETC....

Any other ideas? I assume it has to be related to the GPO, but cannot
pinpoint
the /switch/ to turn it back on for the general users.

 

[Guest]

Thank you Carey Frisch!

I did find a fix at: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

The small registry addition fixed this for all users, THANK YOU!

Sincerely.

Bill Spellman
Indianapolis