How to Clear the Recent Documents List in Windows XP
Windows XP includes a variety of features to increase usability and convenience. For example, Windows XP keeps track of your most recently opened documents. This includes pictures, Office documents such as Word or Excel files, plain text notes and virtually any other file you"ve opened recently. For security and privacy"s sake, you might want to clear out this list every so often.
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Instructions
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Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar and click on "Properties." Click on the "Start Menu" tab.
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Click on the "Customize" button. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
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Click on the "Clear List" button under "Recent Documents" at the bottom of the window. Click on "OK" twice and your list will now be cleared.
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Tips & Warnings
The list is unrecoverable once cleared. Make sure you want to do this before clicking the "Clear List" button.
