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Discus and support Windows 11 - how do I clear out the optional downloads list? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I de-installed a new device without knowing Windows Update had identified a driver for it. The program is gone from my computer, but the driver is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Victor Cabot, Feb 11, 2023.

  1. VICTOR CABOT
    Victor Cabot Win User

    Windows 11 - how do I clear out the optional downloads list?


    I de-installed a new device without knowing Windows Update had identified a driver for it. The program is gone from my computer, but the driver is still presented as an available optional download. How do I clear it off the list?

    :)
     
    Victor Cabot, Feb 11, 2023
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  2. SMARTALI89
    smartali89 Win User

    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Feb 11, 2023
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  3. BRIAN2090
    Brian2090 Win User
    How to clear the 'move to' and 'copy to' lists

    Is there a way to shorten the list of folders in the 'Move to' and 'Copy to' actions of Explorer's ribbon menu?

    I use the menu shortcut keys a lot but the drop down list of suggestions is becoming unmanageable.

    I have to scroll to the very bottom and 'Choose location'. This has been asked before but not answered well.

    The best suggestion I've found is at this SuperUser.com link. Clear them in the View-Options-Folder settings.

    How to clear "Move To" and "Copy To" Explorer Tool Bar on WIndows 10
     
    Brian2090, Feb 11, 2023
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  4. GREGYURKON
    gregyurkon Win User

    Windows 11 - how do I clear out the optional downloads list?

    Clear Pagefile on Shutdown


    I've been looking into clearing the pagefile, and I found the following steps at a somewhat dated webpage:
    1. In the registry editor, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
    2. Set ClearPageFileAtShutdown to the REG_DWORD value of 1.
    3. Restart Windows.
    I'm just wondering whether those steps are still valid, and, if so, does clearing the pagefile work as advertised?
     
    gregyurkon, Feb 11, 2023
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