Search Function

[Walter Alvarez]

When searching for a file, I usually type the file type
preceded by *. (for example: *.exe), and then I click
Search. The Search window keeps an inventory of, or
saves, all the files that I have searched in the past.
As soon as I type "*", a dropdown list appears with all
the files I had searched for before. My question is:
How can I delete the list? Every time I go to the Search
Function I want a clean slate. How do I do that? Other
people have access to my computer and I don't necessarily
want them to know what I have been searching for.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Walter,

Automated Edits:

Clear Recent File Lists (Search History Clear) Line 41
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Clear Search History under Search (Line 24)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

or...

Clear Recent File Lists (Search History Clear) Line 41
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Manual Edit:

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru

To prevent keeping a history altogether, right click ACMru/Permissions/Deny
all users and groups listed.

Alternatively, IE/Search/Change Preferences/Turn AutoComplete Off

/top10faqs.htm

 

[Walter]

-----Original Message-----
When searching for a file, I usually type the file type
preceded by *. (for example: *.exe), and then I click
Search. The Search window keeps an inventory of, or
saves, all the files that I have searched in the past.
As soon as I type "*", a dropdown list appears with all
the files I had searched for before. My question is:
How can I delete the list? Every time I go to the Search
Function I want a clean slate. How do I do that? Other
people have access to my computer and I don't necessarily
want them to know what I have been searching for.
.