8 Replies Latest reply: Jul 23, 2013 4:29 PM by rhalaquist

Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

Missteach Jul 13, 2013 5:16 AM

Hello - I can't see a method of removing the recently used files from being referenced in the DW CC splash screen. How do I clear the list?

Thanks

1. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

Ken Binney Jul 13, 2013 6:38 AM (in response to Missteach)

Just curious, does this self-updating list cause a problem of some kind?
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2. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

Missteach Jul 13, 2013 7:47 AM (in response to Ken Binney)

Yes.

Do you know how I clear the list?
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Ken Binney Jul 13, 2013 8:35 AM (in response to Missteach)

Nope
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4. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

Nancy O. Jul 13, 2013 9:21 AM (in response to Missteach)

Hide and display the Dreamweaver Welcome screen

The Welcome screen appears when you start Dreamweaver and anytime that you do not have any documents open. You can choose to hide the Welcome screen, and then later display it again. When the Welcome screen is hidden and no documents are open, the Document window is blank.

Hide the Welcome screen
Select the Don’t Show Again option on the Welcome screen.

Nancy O.
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5. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

Missteach Jul 13, 2013 9:32 AM (in response to Nancy O.)

Hello - Yes, you are right. The welcome screen does display (or not display) in exactly the way you say.

What I want to know is how to clear the recently opened files list but still have the welcome screen in view.
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6. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

Nancy O. Jul 13, 2013 9:42 AM (in response to Missteach)

I don't think it's possible without uninstalling and re-installing DW.
I think hiding the Splash screen is your best option.

Nancy O.
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7. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

bgupta16 Jul 16, 2013 7:05 AM (in response to Missteach)

Hi Missteach,

If its really necessary for you to remove the recent item list. You can restore preferences for DW without uninstalling, which will remove other preferences as well that you might have set for DW.Please refer the link below.

http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/kb/restore-preferences-dreamweaver-cs4-cs5.html

Note : The article is applicable for DW CC as well. The important step is removing the registry entries.

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Bhawna
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8. Re: Clear Recent Files List from Splash Screen

rhalaquist Jul 23, 2013 4:29 PM (in response to Missteach)

Be careful anytime using Regedit and editing the Registry...

If you are using Windows this method should work-

--- this method works for CS6, not sure about (sigh) 'Creative Cloud' ---

Close Dreamweaver

Press & Hold the Windows key on keyboard>
Type in regedit... click run - click ok when admin. dialog opens>

Folders on left, click HKEY_CURRENT_USER>
than click Software>
than click Adobe>
than click Dreamweaver CS6>
...scroll until you see the folder 'Recent File List'
than click Recent File List>

Again BE CAREFUL!!

Leave the first key which should be (Default), the rest which have names File1, File2, File3, etc., right click and select delete (you can also click and drag to highlight all the ones you want to delete, agree.

Exit Registry - start Dreamweaver!
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