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How Do I Remove The Record Of Recently Used Documents

Windows XP, like previous versions of Windows, keep a record of ALL recently used documents. Obviously this record is available for all users to see. If you want to clear this record then you must follow the procedure just before you close your PC down. If you don't want the recently used documents to show you can always remove the check mark from beside the List my most recently used documents option.

1/ Right click the Start button

2/ From the drop down menu select Properties

3/ In the Properties window click the Customize button

4/ In the Customize window click the Advanced tab

5/ Finally click the Clear List button at the bottom of the window