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Features
Clear entries from Windows recent list.
- Delete recent entries based on file extension.
- Delete recent entries based on path.
- Run in report mode.
- Freeware
Usage help
ClearRecent.exe allows you to delete links created in the 'recent history' maintained by Windows. The deletion is controlled by configuration stored in the settings.ini file. This file should be stored in the same directory as ClearRecent.exe.
ClearRecent allows deletion on the basis of:
- File extension - If the link has any of the specified extenstion, it will be deleted from the recent list.
- Path - If the path of the file starts with any of the specified paths, it will be deleted from the recent list.
Configuring
The structure of the settings.ini is as follows:
[Settings] Extensions=Extension1;Extension1 Paths=Path1;Path2
The downloaded ZIP has a sample settings.ini file to help understand how to configure the settings.
Running
Run with the /h option to view details on how to use ClearRecent.
Run with the /r option to view a report of what recent history entries would be deleted, no entries are actually deleted.
Run without any options to delete recent entries based on options set in settings.ini file.