When you open the Search window in Windows 7, the previously typed search queries (MRU) are displayed in the Search bar. Also, when you type a search query, the autocomplete lists possible matches as you type. Here is how to clear the search entries individually and collectively.
You can remove an item from the Search MRU list by highlighting that item (using the mouse, or Up/Down keys) and then pressing the DELETE key.
To clear the entire Search MRU History via the registry directly, use these steps:
1. Click Start, type Regedit.exe and press ENTER.
2. Navigate to the following branch:
3. Right-click the WordWheelQuery branch and choose Delete
4. Exit the Registry Editor.
Registry Fix
To automate the above task, download w7_clearsearchmru.zip. Unzip and run the enclosed REG file.
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This is the first time I read a guide about changing registry settings where the author doesn’t warn about being careful because if you make a mistake messing around with registry values you could make your computer unusable.
Thanks alot. Solved the problem in 5 seconds with your help. Thanks alot.
Regards
Anas
Thank 4 the info! really helpful ;)
Great Stuff, works llike a charm!!!
Now if you want to permanantly disable Search MRU list,
1. Click start and in the search area type gpedit.msc
2. Now the group policy editor will open. In it go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates>Windows Components>Windows Explorer
3. In the settings panel under Windows Explorer look for Turn off display of recent search entries in the Windows Explorer search box
4. Right click it and select edit
Use not configured or disabled to keep search history enabled.
Use Enable to disable the search history