Clearing The RUN History In XP Pro

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Hello All-



Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP Pro?



Thank you.



Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff
 
google for ccleaner.exe

and download it

it's a good tool to clean out stuff like that

Russ



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"NJITGS" wrote in message

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> Hello All-

>

> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP Pro?

>

> Thank you.

>

> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

>
 
"NJITGS" wrote in

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> Hello All-

>

> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP

> Pro?

>

> Thank you.

>

> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

>

>



Right-click "Start" -> Properties -> Start Menu (Tab) -> Customize

Click "Classic Start Menu" then click "Customize" beside it.

Click "Clear".

"OK" your way out.



HTH,

John
 
Thank you John.



However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I would like to

clear the Run list.





"John Wunderlich" wrote in message

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> "NJITGS" wrote in

> news:OOC8FWdrKHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl:

>

>> Hello All-

>>

>> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP

>> Pro?

>>

>> Thank you.

>>

>> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

>>

>>

>

> Right-click "Start" -> Properties -> Start Menu (Tab) -> Customize

> Click "Classic Start Menu" then click "Customize" beside it.

> Click "Clear".

> "OK" your way out.

>

> HTH,

> John
 
How about adding this (in the registry, for the key shown):



[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

"ClearRecentDocsOnExit"=dword:00000001



That's what I have to clear it after rebooting.





NJITGS wrote:

> Thank you John.

>

> However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I would like

> to

> clear the Run list.

>

>

> "John Wunderlich" wrote in message

> news:Xns9D1FDDF4DC8F2wunderpsdrscray@207.46.248.16...

>> "NJITGS" wrote in

>> news:OOC8FWdrKHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl:

>>

>>> Hello All-

>>>

>>> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP

>>> Pro?

>>>

>>> Thank you.

>>>

>>> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

>>>

>>>

>>

>> Right-click "Start" -> Properties -> Start Menu (Tab) -> Customize

>> Click "Classic Start Menu" then click "Customize" beside it.

>> Click "Clear".

>> "OK" your way out.

>>

>> HTH,

>> John
 
I'll try again since I was ignored...

Download ccleaner.exe

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download



Features:

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/features



CCleaner is our system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes

unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing

up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities

such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured

registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less

than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!



Cleans the following:

Internet Explorer

Temporary files, history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.



Firefox

Temporary files, history, cookies, download history, form history.



Google Chrome

Temporary files, history, cookies, download history, form history.



Opera

Temporary files, history, cookies.



Safari

Temporary files, history, cookies, form history.



Windows

Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.



Registry Cleaner

Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File

Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs,

Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more...

also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.



Third-party applications

Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including

Media Player, eMule, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe

Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...



100% Spyware FREE

This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.





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MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC

Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist

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Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com

Free Trial Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com





"NJITGS" wrote in message

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> Thank you John.

>

> However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I would like

> to clear the Run list.

>

>

> "John Wunderlich" wrote in message

> news:Xns9D1FDDF4DC8F2wunderpsdrscray@207.46.248.16...

>> "NJITGS" wrote in

>> news:OOC8FWdrKHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl:

>>

>>> Hello All-

>>>

>>> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP

>>> Pro?

>>>

>>> Thank you.

>>>

>>> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

>>>

>>>

>>

>> Right-click "Start" -> Properties -> Start Menu (Tab) -> Customize

>> Click "Classic Start Menu" then click "Customize" beside it.

>> Click "Clear".

>> "OK" your way out.

>>

>> HTH,

>> John

>

>
 
The easiest way is to install and use Ccleaner:



http://www.ccleaner.com/



Tip: When you install it, do not also install any options for toolbars,

etc. (That is, uncheck any boxes so this doesn't occur.)



Also, refrain from using its Registry feature.



Screeshot:



http://www.freewaregenius.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/ccleaner-screenshot.jpg



Among other things, you may easily choose to clear items in "Run (In

Start Menu)".



HTH.





NJITGS wrote:

> Hello All-

>

> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP

> Pro?

> Thank you.

>

> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff
 
"NJITGS" wrote in

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> Thank you John.

>

> However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I

> would like to clear the Run list.

>



On my machine, it clears the Run list too.



-- John
 
I guess I should have mentioned that the version of XP Pro that I am using

is 2002.





"John Wunderlich" wrote in message

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> "NJITGS" wrote in

> news:erESLqgrKHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

>

>> Thank you John.

>>

>> However, that link clears the recently used programs list. I

>> would like to clear the Run list.

>>

>

> On my machine, it clears the Run list too.

>

> -- John
 
See line 156 (right hand side)

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm



Or you use this small utility I wrote that would automate the process:



Clear Recent File Lists Line 41 (also on the right side)

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm







--



All the Best,

Kelly



Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm





"NJITGS" wrote in message

news:OOC8FWdrKHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Hello All-

>

> Could anyone tell me how I can clear the RUN history in Windows XP Pro?

>

> Thank you.

>

> Elaine Beauxrauxgard-Weiderhoff

>
 
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