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Stu

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Since: Sep 03, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:17 am
Post subject: Start Menu-removing Documents
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I recently had to reload XP Pro. I did have "Documents" deleted from the
Start Menu by changing something in the registry, by I can't remember how I
did It. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thanks. Stu

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Leonard Grey

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:10 am
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Control Panel > Taskbar and Start Menu > Start Menu tab - Customize
button > Advanced tab > Start menu items: My Documents - Don't display
this item

Avoid working in the registry if at all possible.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Stu wrote:
> I recently had to reload XP Pro. I did have "Documents" deleted from the
> Start Menu by changing something in the registry, by I can't remember how I
> did It. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thanks. Stu
>
>

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Stu

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:35 pm
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I'm using the Classic Start Menu. Even if I switch to the regular start
menu, what you described only removes "My Documents" not "My Recent
Documents" which is what I'm trying to remove. I know it can be done
through the registry, I've done it before.

"Leonard Grey" wrote in message
news:#$foqZcDJHA.5316@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Control Panel > Taskbar and Start Menu > Start Menu tab - Customize
> button > Advanced tab > Start menu items: My Documents - Don't display
> this item
>
> Avoid working in the registry if at all possible.
> ---
> Leonard Grey
> Errare humanum est
>
> Stu wrote:
> > I recently had to reload XP Pro. I did have "Documents" deleted from
the
> > Start Menu by changing something in the registry, by I can't remember
how I
> > did It. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thanks. Stu
> >
> >
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Nepatsfan

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:50 pm
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"Stu" wrote in message

>I recently had to reload XP Pro. I did have "Documents" deleted from the
> Start Menu by changing something in the registry, by I can't remember how I
> did It. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thanks. Stu
>
>

The easiest way to accomplish your goal is to download and run this registry
fix.

Line 16, right hand column, Add Recent Documents to the Classic Menu
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

After running this registry fix, right click your Taskbar and select Properties
from the menu. Click on the Start menu tab and hit the Customize button next to
Classic Start Menu. In the Advanced Start menu options box you'll now see a new
section titled Recent Documents Menu. If you don't want to see the documents
you've opened recently listed check "Don't Add to Documents Menu". If you want
to remove the Documents entry from the menu check "Hide Documents Menu". Click
OK twice.

Here's an article you may find helpful if you prefer to edit the registry
yourself.

Disable Recent Documents History
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/545/

If you're trying to remove the Documents entry in its entirety from the classic
Start menu you need to have a value in the same registry key named
NoRecentDocsMenu set to 1.

Keep in mind that you may need to log off and back on for the changes to occur.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
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Stu

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:50 pm
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That did the trick, thanks. What a valuable site!

Stu

"Nepatsfan" wrote in message

> "Stu" wrote in message
>
> >I recently had to reload XP Pro. I did have "Documents" deleted from the
> > Start Menu by changing something in the registry, by I can't remember
how I
> > did It. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thanks. Stu
> >
> >
>
> The easiest way to accomplish your goal is to download and run this
registry
> fix.
>
> Line 16, right hand column, Add Recent Documents to the Classic Menu
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> After running this registry fix, right click your Taskbar and select
Properties
> from the menu. Click on the Start menu tab and hit the Customize button
next to
> Classic Start Menu. In the Advanced Start menu options box you'll now see
a new
> section titled Recent Documents Menu. If you don't want to see the
documents
> you've opened recently listed check "Don't Add to Documents Menu". If you
want
> to remove the Documents entry from the menu check "Hide Documents Menu".
Click
> OK twice.
>
> Here's an article you may find helpful if you prefer to edit the registry
> yourself.
>
> Disable Recent Documents History
> http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/545/
>
> If you're trying to remove the Documents entry in its entirety from the
classic
> Start menu you need to have a value in the same registry key named
> NoRecentDocsMenu set to 1.
>
> Keep in mind that you may need to log off and back on for the changes to
occur.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
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Nepatsfan

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:41 pm
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You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

"Stu" wrote in message

> That did the trick, thanks. What a valuable site!
>
> Stu
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote in message
>
>> "Stu" wrote in message
>>
>> >I recently had to reload XP Pro. I did have "Documents" deleted from the
>> > Start Menu by changing something in the registry, by I can't remember
> how I
>> > did It. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thanks. Stu
>> >
>> >
>>
>> The easiest way to accomplish your goal is to download and run this
> registry
>> fix.
>>
>> Line 16, right hand column, Add Recent Documents to the Classic Menu
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> After running this registry fix, right click your Taskbar and select
> Properties
>> from the menu. Click on the Start menu tab and hit the Customize button
> next to
>> Classic Start Menu. In the Advanced Start menu options box you'll now see
> a new
>> section titled Recent Documents Menu. If you don't want to see the
> documents
>> you've opened recently listed check "Don't Add to Documents Menu". If you
> want
>> to remove the Documents entry from the menu check "Hide Documents Menu".
> Click
>> OK twice.
>>
>> Here's an article you may find helpful if you prefer to edit the registry
>> yourself.
>>
>> Disable Recent Documents History
>> http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/545/
>>
>> If you're trying to remove the Documents entry in its entirety from the
> classic
>> Start menu you need to have a value in the same registry key named
>> NoRecentDocsMenu set to 1.
>>
>> Keep in mind that you may need to log off and back on for the changes to
> occur.
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>
>
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