Vista - How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names

12-15-2007

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.

12-16-2007

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@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> 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

Quote:

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

wants

Quote:

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

12-16-2007

"MikeyL" <MikeyL@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> 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.

12-16-2007

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:

Quote:

> "MikeyL" <MikeyL@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > 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.
>
>
>
>
>

12-16-2007

"MikeyL" <MikeyL@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> 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??

(

12-16-2007

"Spikey" <hedge_hogg@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>

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.

)

12-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
MikeyL n/a posts	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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12-16-2007	#2 (permalink)
Don Varnau n/a posts	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@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@xxxxxx Quote: > 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 Quote: > of the christmas presents I researched. Now when anyone in the family wants Quote: > 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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12-16-2007	#3 (permalink)
Admin n/a posts	Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names "MikeyL" <MikeyL@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@xxxxxx Quote: > 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.
My System Specs

12-16-2007	#4 (permalink)
MikeyL n/a posts	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: Quote: > "MikeyL" <MikeyL@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:61C23905-2E4C-4523-9A35-FE9107B2D23F@xxxxxx Quote: > > 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. > > > > >
My System Specs

12-16-2007	#5 (permalink)
Spikey n/a posts	Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names "MikeyL" <MikeyL@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:679733FF-B284-4773-8DA0-5050B4111918@xxxxxx Quote: > 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?? (
My System Specs

12-16-2007	#6 (permalink)
Spikey n/a posts	Re: How to clear "save as" dialog box previously used file names "Spikey" <hedge_hogg@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uYT6KwEQIHA.3532@xxxxxx Quote: > 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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