Windows 10: Version 1903 - Clear Recent Activity in Search Menu

Discus and support Version 1903 - Clear Recent Activity in Search Menu in Cortana to solve the problem; I'm having an issue with my search menu saving my activity, I would like it to clear my recent activity so it doesn't save on the search menu.... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by AhmedNasserUAE, Apr 21, 2019.

  1. Version 1903 - Clear Recent Activity in Search Menu


    I'm having an issue with my search menu saving my activity, I would like it to clear my recent activity so it doesn't save on the search menu.



    Thanks.

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    AhmedNasserUAE, Apr 21, 2019
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  2. Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Apr 21, 2019
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  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Apr 21, 2019
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    Version 1903 - Clear Recent Activity in Search Menu

    Start Menu Recent Items "Clear" option missing from right-click menu


    I used to be able to right-click on the "Recent" icon on the start menu and see an option to clear the recent files list. Now it's gone. The "Recent" icon is still there and still functions properly and lists recently opened files, but the "Clear" option is now missing from the Recent right-click menu.

    I went to %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows and saw that the folder icon for the Recent folder was now set to the generic folder icon instead of the unique recent folder icon it used to show. Opening the folder though, the correct original icon shows in the task bar, address bar, and title bar.

    I saw some instructions somewhere to delete and recreate the Recent folder (delete the folder from explorer, then type shell:recent in the start menu search bar) but it was a procedure for Windows 7 and it didn't work here in Windows 10.

    This is a new laptop with Win 10 Home preinstalled, not an upgrade from anything else.

    I know how to clear the recent items using other methods, but would like to have this option restored to the right-click menu, the way it was before.
     
    pjfarr, Apr 21, 2019
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