Summary

This article describes how to clear the folder list MRU in the Windows Sidebar - Slide Show Gadget.

Clearing the folders MRU in Slide Show Gadget options

Slide Show gadget folder MRU listings are stored in the following file:

%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Settings.ini

Follow these steps to clear the entries:

• Right-click on the Windows Sidebar icon in the Notification area and choose Exit. This closes the Windows Sidebar.
• Click Start, type the following and press ENTER:

%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Settings.ini

• Search for strings savedPath0, savedPath1 and so forth, and delete each line found
• Delete the following line, as well:

savedPathCount=

• Save the file and close Notepad
• Reopen Windows Sidebar (sidebar.exe).