Save As dialog -- File Name input box shows a combobox style list

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  1. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
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       #11

    Hi "Just a Guy"
    Thanks for your response.
    Common Dialog Boxes - Enable or Disable Dropdown List of Recent Files
    ... clears the FileName dropdown BUT does not disable it
    WinXp can be tweaked to change the dropdown to an edit box

    Save As dialog -- File Name input box shows a combobox style list-winxp-saveas-dlg.jpg

    Can this be done in Win7 ?
    Thanks for your help
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #12

    Using step 2 in OPTION ONE of the tutorial below should disable the recent drop down in common dialog boxes for you.

    Common Dialog Boxes - Enable or Disable Dropdown List of Recent Files

    In addition, use step 2 in OPTION TWO in the tutorial below to turn them off in Windows Explorer windows.

    Windows Explorer Auto Suggest - Turn On or Off

    It wouldn't hurt to also turn off Recent Items.

    Recent Items - Turn On or Off
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  3. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #13

    Not that I am aware of, sorry. A Guy
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  4. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #14

    "Brink"
    Bingo! You are the man ... !!
    Common Dialog Boxes - Enable or Disable Dropdown List of Recent Files
    was the solution.

    I have been coming to terms with Win7 (after WinXP) -- security, Admin and owner -- are all new to me.

    I have applied changes (manually) in the Win7 Registry, as owner.
    ie, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Comdlg32

    Should I instead apply it as administrator, and what hive-path would that be?
    Thanks again for your help
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #15

    Hello GrayGhost,

    You would just need to be logged into an administrator account to be able to edit those registry entries.

    If you like the .reg files are safe and will do it all for you automatically. :)
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