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How To: Clean the recent documents list in Windows XP’s Start Menu

Jan 5th, 2009
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xp_clean_historyCleaning the recent documents list in the Windows XP is a must if you are working on a public computer such as your office or internet cafe. Well, there are many reasons why some should know how to erase their recent documents, but let’s just stick to the facts here.

For those who don’t know, the “My Recent  Documents” menu from the Windows XP’s Start Menu records any current document activity and places a shortcut to the recent opened(used) file within that menu. Basically, it shows your file history within one tab. Cleaning  the “My Recent Documents” history menu is very easy and can be done within few mouse clicks.

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