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Old 12-15-2007
MikeyL
 

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How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names
Just wondering where I go on Vista to clear the previously used file names
that are shown prompted in the "save as" dialog box.

When I want to use the "save as" box, it lists a bunch of previously used
file names. Unfortunately some of the names I used for some files then names
of the christmas presents I researched. Now when anyone in the family wants
to "save as" they'll see what I got them for Xmas.

Isnt' there a place to clear that info? Thanks.
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Old 12-16-2007
Don Varnau
 

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Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names
Hi,
This auto-suggest feature appears to look at any existing filename in
whatever folder you're in.

Do other family members have their own (non-admin) user accounts? If so,
they shouldn't be able to see these files or filenames in your account.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

"MikeyL" <MikeyL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@microsoft.com...
> Just wondering where I go on Vista to clear the previously used file names
> that are shown prompted in the "save as" dialog box.
>
> When I want to use the "save as" box, it lists a bunch of previously used
> file names. Unfortunately some of the names I used for some files then

names
> of the christmas presents I researched. Now when anyone in the family

wants
> to "save as" they'll see what I got them for Xmas.
>
> Isnt' there a place to clear that info? Thanks.


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Old 12-16-2007
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Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names
"MikeyL" <MikeyL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@microsoft.com...
> Just wondering where I go on Vista to clear the previously used file names
> that are shown prompted in the "save as" dialog box.
>
> When I want to use the "save as" box, it lists a bunch of previously used
> file names. Unfortunately some of the names I used for some files then names
> of the christmas presents I researched. Now when anyone in the family wants
> to "save as" they'll see what I got them for Xmas.
>
> Isnt' there a place to clear that info? Thanks.


There doesn't seem to be method to do this!
I've tried Ccleaner and Mil Shield but they don't do it.
I am trawling through the registry at the moment and getting nowhere!
Does this list just grow without limit ?? !!
If I find anything I'll post back.

Regards.




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Old 12-16-2007
MikeyL
 

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Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names
Thanks for trying. Drives me crazy when MS does this. I don't mind the
tracking of info most of the time, but I like the option to control when and
where it is shown and wish to clear it at my choosing. Very annoying. In
answer to the other poster, we don't each have our own user account, we just
share everything (which isn't usually a problem - just seems dumb not to
allow computer owners to decide for themselves what they wish to control).
arggh.....

"Admin" wrote:

> "MikeyL" <MikeyL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@microsoft.com...
> > Just wondering where I go on Vista to clear the previously used file names
> > that are shown prompted in the "save as" dialog box.
> >
> > When I want to use the "save as" box, it lists a bunch of previously used
> > file names. Unfortunately some of the names I used for some files then names
> > of the christmas presents I researched. Now when anyone in the family wants
> > to "save as" they'll see what I got them for Xmas.
> >
> > Isnt' there a place to clear that info? Thanks.

>
> There doesn't seem to be method to do this!
> I've tried Ccleaner and Mil Shield but they don't do it.
> I am trawling through the registry at the moment and getting nowhere!
> Does this list just grow without limit ?? !!
> If I find anything I'll post back.
>
> Regards.
>
>
>
>
>

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Old 12-17-2007
Spikey
 

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Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names

"MikeyL" <MikeyL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:679733FF-B284-4773-8DA0-5050B4111918@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for trying. Drives me crazy when MS does this. I don't mind the
> tracking of info most of the time, but I like the option to control when
> and
> where it is shown and wish to clear it at my choosing. Very annoying.


Sorry to tag on but has anyone found a way to add a favourite link to the
save as box??

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Old 12-17-2007
Spikey
 

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Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names

"Spikey" <hedge_hogg@nospambtinternet.com> wrote in message
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>

Oops I found out the second I posted. Sorry people.I navigated to users/
username/links and just added the shortcuts required.

Would deleting the shortcuts here work short term for the OP ??

Thanks.

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