Hi Karen, just to say, don't use all caps on the NG as it is considered
shouting. As regards your query, here are three links, if you don't like editing
the registry, then Kelly's Korner would be the recommended one for you. The
instructions are on top of the page on how to use. Just scroll down to Line 53
for the file.
Notification Area - Remove Past Icons from List
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1238/
How to Clear Past Items from the Notification Area
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283084
Remove Past Items From Notification Area – Line #53
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
karen said:
HI, I AM HAVING TROUBLE W\THA PAST ITEMS IN MY TASKBAR . I WOULD LIKE TO
DELETE ALL OF MY PAST TENSE ITEMS,NOT HIDE BY TOLDLY DELETE OUT OF MY COMPUTER
DEE WINDOWXP. PLEASE HELP