My+Recent+Documents

The file “My Recent Documents" always holds the last 15 items that you opened.

Of course you can delete individual items by Right-click then choose "Delete". However, the number still stays at fifteen. This is because the contents are in a hidden file called "Recent" which is stored in your user profile.

Fortunately with Windows XP you have a couple of options:

First you can clear this list by right-clicking the Start button, selecting Properties > Customize > Advanced" Click "Clear List".

Now whilst you are still in Advanced, you have the ability to remove "My Recent Documents" from the Start menu Just uncheck/untick the checkbox labelled:- "List My Most Recently Opened Documents 