Disable an application's recent list


  1. theyenk
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    win 7 64
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    Disable an application's recent list


    Since I spent some time on this I figured I would share.

    I wanted to disable a specific application's recent list.

    The recent list for each application is stored in a database file located here:
    %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations

    I opened a file - to add it to the recent list that I wanted to eliminate.
    Sorted the files in the above location by date modified.
    Changed the permissions - so my user account was DENY'd Read access - BLAM no more recent list for that application.

    I win \o/
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  3. Venths
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Good one !!! Keep it up
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  4. Crispy
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1 (Build 6.1.7601)
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    Or you can right click on the taskbar go Properties, "Start Menu", Tab then go "Customize", then putt the "Number of recently used programs to display" to 0.
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  6. theyenk
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    Crispy - that works if you want to shut off recent items in general.

    My method allows you control one application's behavior.
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