How to Remove Entries from the Archived List of Search for Files and Folders Requests (271808)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q271808
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Search for Files and Folders feature, every file name you enter in the Search for Files or Folders Named: box is archived and remains on your computer until you remove it.

WORKAROUND

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.


You can use Registry Editor to remove one or more entries from the archived list of search requests. This list is located in the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Doc Find Spec MRU

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB271808