CG5: How to Remove Items from the Search History in Clip Gallery (273605)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Clip Gallery 4.0 for Windows
  • Microsoft Clip Gallery 3.0
  • Microsoft Clip Gallery 5.0 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q273605
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

This article explains how to remove items from the search history in Microsoft Clip Gallery.

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WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.


To clear the search history in Clip Gallery, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
  3. In the left pane of Registry Editor, open the following subkey (folder):

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Clipart Gallery\2.0\MRUDescription

  4. When you open the MRUDescription folder, Registry Editor lists several values in the right pane. Each value corresponds to a search in Clip Gallery. Click the name of the item in the right pane that you want to remove.
  5. On the Edit menu, click Delete. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each item that you want to remove.
  7. On the Registry menu, click Exit.
  8. Restart Microsoft Clip Gallery for the changes to take effect.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
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