Right smack the start menu icon and select Properties.

smack the Start Menu tab and choose Customize.

In the Customize Start Menu window hit the Advanced tab.

Clear Recent Documents in the XP Start Menu

Now you have two options:

  1. nudge the Clear List button to just wipe the recent documents.

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