In Windows XP there was an option off the task bar properties to clear all recently accessed webpages, recent file lists, ie. cache, temp files and so on; is there an equivalent for Windows 7?
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this is not by default in XP, you probably installed a program that added this feature.– SnarkCommented Oct 29, 2009 at 21:28
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it is by default, i didnt install any program, u just click properties on the task bar, then under one of the tabs click the clear button– DavidCommented Oct 29, 2009 at 21:29
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OK, now I see what you mean...– SnarkCommented Oct 29, 2009 at 21:40
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its odd, i cant find anything to clear things like like the search bar autocomplete on explorer (which even clearing ie doesnt clear)– DavidCommented Oct 29, 2009 at 22:07
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So the Delete Browsing History settings in IE don't work?– SimCommented Oct 30, 2009 at 1:15
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- Right-click on the taskbar or the Windows Orb.
- Open "Properties".
- On the "Start Menu" tab, click on "Customize...".
- In the "Customize Start Menu" windows, check the checkbox "Recent Items".
- Click OK twice to close the 2 open windows.
- In the Start Menu, you have now a "Recent Items" entry.
If you right-click it, you have a menu option "Clear recent items list".
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2this only clears this list and not things like the search bar autocomplete on explorer (which even clearing ie doesnt clear)– DavidCommented Oct 29, 2009 at 22:05