Start menu question

[Skiz]

Is there a way to have your Start Menu not show recent programs?

In properties I already that selection unchecked, but they're still there. :huh:

[S!X]

Try this
* Go to Start -> Run -> type regedit and enter
* Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer
* Create a DWORD value with the key NoRecentDocsHistory and set the value to 1
* Done, you have just disable recent documents history.
* Please logoff or restart your pc to get the recent documents history take effect.

[Skiz]

Try this
* Go to Start -> Run -> type regedit and enter
* Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer
* Create a DWORD value with the key NoRecentDocsHistory and set the value to 1
* Done, you have just disable recent documents history.
* Please logoff or restart your pc to get the recent documents history take effect.


That sounds a bit too permanent. :ermm:

[peat moss]

Why not just change the number to 0ne , for number of programs on start menu ?

[Virtualbody1234]

Why not just change the number to 0ne , for number of programs on start menu ?

Or even 0 for that matter.

[Skiz]

Why not just change the number to 0ne , for number of programs on start menu ?


Or even 0 for that matter.

Because then it would look like it does now, instead of in the second pic. (Which is a Photoshop'ed image of what I want it to look like)

I could put it as 'Classic', but fuck that.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4329/programsts1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/739/miniprogramsuw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Skiz]

Try this
* Go to Start -> Run -> type regedit and enter
* Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer
* Create a DWORD value with the key NoRecentDocsHistory and set the value to 1
* Done, you have just disable recent documents history.
* Please logoff or restart your pc to get the recent documents history take effect.


I looked into this a bit more, and it will only stop XP from adding items to the list. It will not remove it altogether.

[S!X]

Try this

I looked into this a bit more, and it will only stop XP from adding items to the list. It will not remove it altogether.

This red fix will do the trick, just save it somewhere and run it. Then reboot and it should be good to go. http://windowsxp.mvps.org/reg/hiderecentdocs.reg

[100%]

Show or hide the "My recent documents" from XP Start menu (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/recentdocs.htm)



Introduction

The My Recent Documents folder on the Windows XP Start menu displays a list of files and documents that you most recently used.
Removing the Recent Documents link from XP Start Menu

To remove the My Recent Documents folder from XP Start Menu, try this:
Right-click Start, and then click Properties
Click Customize
Click the Advanced tab
Under Recent documents, uncheck List my most recently opened documents
Click OK, and then OK.Equivalent registry value
Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced

Backup the key to a file. See Backing up.. (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm) article
Set the value of Start_ShowRecentDocs accordingly.
Value of 0 - List my most recently opened documents is disabled
Value of 2 - List my most recently opened documents is enabled
Automate the above with REG file

Download this REG file (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/reg/hiderecentdocs.reg) sets Start_ShowRecentDocs registry value to 0
Undo REG file (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/reg/showrecentdocs.reg) which sets Start_ShowRecentDocs registry value to 2 (default)

[S!X]

lol 100% you copied all that off the same site where I got the above reg fix link from. ;)

[100%]

ooops :lol:

[Virtualbody1234]

Or even 0 for that matter.

Because then it would look like it does now, instead of in the second pic. (Which is a Photoshop'ed image of what I want it to look like)

I could put it as 'Classic', but fuck that.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4329/programsts1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/739/miniprogramsuw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Yes I understand that but the blank space is perfect for you to put your most used programs there for quick access.
Go to an often used program in your 'All Programs' list then right click and select 'Pin to Start menu'.

[tesco]

If you just want all the white space to go away then why not set it to classic? :blink:
The white spacew is the only difference! :lol:

[Skiz]

If you just want all the white space to go away then why not set it to classic? :blink:
The white spacew is the only difference! :lol:

Except your Start Menu then look like it went back in time.......to Windows 95

[Skiz]

Show or hide the "My recent documents" from XP Start menu (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/recentdocs.htm)



Introduction

The My Recent Documents folder on the Windows XP Start menu displays a list of files and documents that you most recently used.
Removing the Recent Documents link from XP Start Menu

To remove the My Recent Documents folder from XP Start Menu, try this:
Right-click Start, and then click Properties
Click Customize
Click the Advanced tab
Under Recent documents, uncheck List my most recently opened documents
Click OK, and then OK.Equivalent registry value
Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced

Backup the key to a file. See Backing up.. (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm) article
Set the value of Start_ShowRecentDocs accordingly.
Value of 0 - List my most recently opened documents is disabled
Value of 2 - List my most recently opened documents is enabled
Automate the above with REG file

Download this REG file (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/reg/hiderecentdocs.reg) sets Start_ShowRecentDocs registry value to 0
Undo REG file (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/reg/showrecentdocs.reg) which sets Start_ShowRecentDocs registry value to 2 (default)

I don't need to remove the Recent Documents folder. :blink:

I want to remove the Recent Programs Menu.

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; Remove Frequently Accessed Programs List From Start Menu

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

"NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList"=dword:00000001

[Skiz]

; Remove Frequently Accessed Programs List From Start Menu

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

"NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList"=dword:00000001

Didn't do anything.

[tesco]

; Remove Frequently Accessed Programs List From Start Menu

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

"NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList"=dword:00000001

Didn't do anything.I doubt you're going to find anything that does what you want.;)

[100%]

reboot

[Skiz]

Didn't do anything.I doubt you're going to find anything that does what you want.;)

I'm thinking the same. :cry:

There's nothing on Google about it.

[Hairbautt]

Maybe you should look into Style programs like StyleXP (ew) or WindowsBlinds (yaya!). Some skins modifiy their startmenus and such, maybe you can learn to do this...

Example (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/46064326/?qo=17&q=+Aero+windowblinds)