JSI Tip 5452. How do I clear the Windows XP most-recently-used (MRU) search history for files and folders?

Jerold Schulman

June 18, 2002

1 Min Read
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The easiest way to clear the Windows XP history of searched files and folders is:

1. Copy / Paste the following to an ACMRU.reg file:

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftSearch AssistantACMru5603]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftSearch AssistantACMru5603]

2. Merge the ACMRU.reg file with your registry.



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