Disable "Recently Opened Files" list

If you don't desire to let anyone know what you have been working on, you can remove the recently opened files list by doing the following:

1. Right click in any open area of the taskbar.
2. Select "Properties" from the pop-up menu.
3. Click the "Start Menu" tab.
4. Uncheck the boxes under privacty titled "Store and display a list of recently opened files" and "Store and display a list of recently opened programs."
5. Click "OK"