I have found the following post re this issue does any body have any idea which is correct
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Comdlg32]
"NoFileMru"=dword:00000001
2.HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Value Name: NoRecentDocsMenu
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 0 or 1
0 = Yes, allow recent docs
1 = No, do not allow recent docs
Value Name: ClearRecentDocsOnExit
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 0 or 1
0 = No don't clear
1 = Yes clear them
Value Name: NoRecentDocsHistory
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: 0 or 1
0 = Yes history
1 = No history
3.Disable History:
Go to Start --> Run --> Type "regedit" in the Run dialog box.
When in the registry, browse to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Explorer>RunMRU.
Right-click the key RunMRU and choose "Permissions...".
Click "Add...".
Type "Everyone" and hit OK in the box that pops up.
Back in the Permissions (Security) dialog, choose Everyone then deny Read access.
Click OK.
Close Registry Editor. You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect
'Most recently used' file list - how to disable
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The information in this article applies to:
WinWay Resume 9.0 and later
Summary
Like many other Windows applications, the "File" menu of WinWay Resume Deluxe provides easy access to recently-viewed files. This article explains how to eliminate this list.
More Information
Windows offers a system policy for disabling "most recently used" file lists for all applications that adhere to this particular policy standard.
To disable the "most recently used" file list, download and run this file.
To restore the list, download and run this file.
Notes:
This setting will affect multiple applications, not just WinWay Resume
This setting only applies to the user who is currently logged into the computer. You may repeat these steps for other logins as necessary
For Advanced Users
The above settings can be entered via the registry editor as well.
Select Start, Run, Reg Edit
Browse to this registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
To disable "most recently used files list", add this value:
Name: NoRecentDocsHistory
Type: DWORD
Value: 1
To enable "most recently used files list", right click on the "NoRecentDocsHistory" and select "Delete"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Comdlg32 key. 2. Create a REG_DWORD value named NoFileMru and set this value to 1.
5.
Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. It'll open Registry Editor.
Now go to following keys one by one:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
HKEY_USERS.default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, look for a DWORD value "ClearRecentDocsOnExit". Its value would be set to 1. Either set its value to 0 or completely delete it.
The Recent Docs menu can be easily disabled by editing the Registry. To do this go to the following Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Now in the right pane, create a new DWORD value by the name: NoRecentDocsMenu and set it's value to 1. Restart Explorer to save the changes.
You can also clear the RUN MRU history. All the listings are stored in the key:
HKEY_USERS.Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU
You can delete individual listings or the entire listing. To delete History of Find listings go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Doc Find Spec MRU and delete.
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