How to Turn Off/Disable Windows 7 Jumplist Recent List

Windows 7 Taskbar aka Superbar is way different from Vista and XP. Windows 7 Taskbar by default only shows application and program icon and on right clicking on these icon populates jumplist. Windows 7 jumplist is designed to increase your productivity by proving access to recent program list and other important shortcuts.

One big issue of Windows 7 Jumplist is, it can invade your privacy since Jumplist also populates most recently used/opened documents, video and audio list. We are sure many of you don’t want to display such information.

Don’t worry just follow below guide to turn off/disable Recent Windows 7 Jump list.

How to Disable Windows 7 Recent Jumplist

1. Right Click on Windows 7 Taskbar and Click on Properties

2. Click on Startup Tab

3. Uncheck “Store and display recent opened items in the Start menu and taskbar”

4. Click on Apply and Ok

That’s it.