If we search for a particular file or folder by using the 'find files and folders' the file name entered is stored for quick reference the next time.If another person sits on the computer he is able to see previous 'finds' by clicking on the drop down menu.is it possible to clear previous 'find' entries made on the computer
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removing previous 'find' search 1
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digunix,
Right-click on the taskbar, choose properties, click the Start Menu Programs tab and click the Clear button.
This deletes the following keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Doc Find Spec MRU
reghakr
Right-click on the taskbar, choose properties, click the Start Menu Programs tab and click the Clear button.
This deletes the following keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Doc Find Spec MRU
reghakr
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