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Deleting files listed as Documents in "File" in Microsoft Word
I have a number of files that are numbered and listed
under "File" in Microsoft Word that I am not able to delete When I try to delete them, I get an error message telling me to check for the location of the file The files are listed as follows in Word 1-C:\windows\My Documents\******* I cannot find the files in my documents |
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Deleting files listed as Documents in "File" in MicrosoftWord
Winne1 wrote:
I have a number of files that are numbered and listed under "File" in Microsoft Word that I am not able to delete When I try to delete them, I get an error message telling me to check for the location of the file The files are listed as follows in Word 1-C:\windows\My Documents\******* I cannot find the files in my documents because they aren't there... you already deleted them but they're still showing up in Word's Most Recent Used list because... well because they're the most recently accessed files whether or not they still exist, Word doesn't care. (This is a more useful feature if you use removable media like floppy disks or CDRs, of course). As to how to get rid of them, no idea (I haven't got Word installed) but there's probably an easier way than opening up the registry and taking the relevant MRU keys out... look for a "Clear Most Recent File List" or "File List Size" (change to zero then back again) Option or Preference or Tool. Rick |
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Deleting files listed as Documents in "File" in Microsoft Word
Or try MRU Blaster from the following site......I use it sometimes, but it
has features I don't want, so uninstalled it. I prefer to keep some of the things it deletes. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/products.html Heather "Rick T" wrote in message ... Winne1 wrote: I have a number of files that are numbered and listed under "File" in Microsoft Word that I am not able to delete When I try to delete them, I get an error message telling me to check for the location of the file The files are listed as follows in Word 1-C:\windows\My Documents\******* I cannot find the files in my documents because they aren't there... you already deleted them but they're still showing up in Word's Most Recent Used list because... well because they're the most recently accessed files whether or not they still exist, Word doesn't care. (This is a more useful feature if you use removable media like floppy disks or CDRs, of course). As to how to get rid of them, no idea (I haven't got Word installed) but there's probably an easier way than opening up the registry and taking the relevant MRU keys out... look for a "Clear Most Recent File List" or "File List Size" (change to zero then back again) Option or Preference or Tool. Rick |
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Deleting files listed as Documents in "File" in Microsoft Word
"Winne1" wrote in message
... I have a number of files that are numbered and listed under "File" in Microsoft Word that I am not able to delete When I try to delete them, I get an error message telling me to check for the location of the file The files are listed as follows in Word 1-C:\windows\My Documents\******* I cannot find the files in my documents Unless you want the latest files in the list, just turn the list off. If you need it, then try going to Windows | Recent | and then delete all the files in the folder. View | Select all and hit delete key. If you can't find the Recent, as it is a hidden folder, then go to Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder Options | View and check the Show Hidden files and folders radio button. Then go back to Windows and find the Recent folder. Then View | Select all | then hit delete key. This will delete all files that you have opened or accessed recently. If you have not cleared this file in some time, you might do so now and then. :-) HTH Jan |
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