How to Reset and Clear All Items in Windows 7 Jump Lists

Information
This will show you how to completely reset and clear all items in the Start Menu and Taskbar jump lists in Windows 7 to start fresh again.

This will only affect your currently logged in user account and no other users on the computer.


EXAMPLE: Start Menu Jump Lists Before and Reset
NOTE: You will need to click or hover on the arrow (if available) to the far right to see the Start Menu Recent or Pinned program's jump list.EXAMPLE: Taskbar Jump Lists Before and Reset
NOTE: You will need to right click on the taskbar icons to see their jump list.

OPTION ONE
Reset Jump Lists Automatically with a BAT File
1. Click on the download button below to download the Reset_Recent_Jump_List_Items.bat file, and save it to your desktop.
2. Click or double click on the downloaded BAT file to open and run it.

3. If prompted, click on Run to allow the BAT file to run.

4. You will now see a quick flash of the command prompt as the BAT runs.

5. Your jump lists have now been reset and cleared.
NOTE: Sometimes (rarely) you may need to log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.



OPTION TWO
Reset Jump Lists Through a Command Prompt
1. Open a command prompt.

2. In the command prompt, "Copy and Paste" (or type) the command below and press enter. (see screenshot below)

Code:
del /F /Q %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\*
3. In the command prompt, "Copy and Paste" (or type) the command below and press enter. (see screenshot below)

Code:
del /F /Q %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations\*
4. Close the command prompt.

5. Your jump lists have now been reset and cleared.
NOTE: Sometimes (rarely) you may need to log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
That's it,
Shawn


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