Windows Media Player Maintenance

Windows Media Player Maintenance

These instructions explain how to clear Windows Media Player's history.

Step 1.  Click Organize, then Options...

Step 2.  Click the Privacy Tab.

Step 3.  Click the Clear History button to clear Windows Media Player's recently played files list.

If you are using Windows Media Player 9, click the Clear CD/DVD button to clear Windows Media Player's recently played CD and DVD list.

If you are using Windows Media Player 10, click the Clear Caches button to clear Windows Media Player's recently played CD and DVD list.


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