How to Clear the Recent Documents List in Windows XP

Windows keeps track of your most recently opened documents. For security and privacy's sake, you might want to clear out this list every so often.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar and click on 'Properties.'

2. Click on the 'Start Menu' tab.

3. Click on the 'Customize' button.

4. Click on the 'Advanced' tab.

5. 

   At the bottom, under 'Recent Documents', click on the 'Clear List' button.

6. Click on 'OK' twice and your list will now be cleared.

Tips & Warnings

• The list is unrecoverable once cleared. Make sure you want to do this before clicking the 'Clear List' button.