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How do I remove the "recent" section that shows up when I right click firefox on my taskbar?

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When I right click on firefox window in my taskbar it shows a "recent" section that displays my recent downloads above the "close this window" and other options. I find this annoying and I would like to remove it. I already have set firefox to not remember my download history, but that didn't help.

When I right click on firefox window in my taskbar it shows a "recent" section that displays my recent downloads above the "close this window" and other options. I find this annoying and I would like to remove it. I already have set firefox to not remember my download history, but that didn't help.

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How Clear/Disable Complete Recent List in Taskbar Jump List of windows 7

1. Right Click on Taskbar and Select Properties

2. Now click on Start Menu Tab

3. Uncheck “Store and Display Recently Opened Items in the Start menu and the taskbar”

I think this worked for me......

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hen I right click on firefox window in my taskbar it shows a "recent" section that displays my recent downloads above the "close this window" and other options. I find this annoying and I would like to remove it. I already have set firefox to not remember my download history, but that didn't help.

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How Clear/Disable Complete Recent List in Taskbar Jump List of windows 7

1. Right Click on Taskbar and Select Properties

2. Now click on Start Menu Tab

3. Uncheck “Store and Display Recently Opened Items in the Start menu and the taskbar”

I think this worked for me......

HelenaSmith
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  1. In the FF address bar, type "about:config", without the quotes
  2. Press the enter key
  3. In the filter, type "taskbar", without the quotes
  4. Double-click the value for browser.taskbar.lists.frequent.enabled to change from true to false
  5. Double-click the value for browser.taskbar.lists.tasks.enabled to change from true to false

Modified by HelenaSmith