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Clear Run History Windows 11: How to Delete It in 6 Steps
Use the Regsistry Editor to clear Run history
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you use the Run console frequently, you’ll notice that each command you enter is saved and displayed every time you reopen it. This is a neat feature, but after a while, things can get quite messy when the commands accumulate. At this point, you’ll need to clear your Run history.
To help you organize your Run box, this article will provide you with all the steps needed to clear your Run history.
Is it possible to locate the Run history on Windows 11?
Yes. It is entirely possible to locate the run history in Windows 11. However, locating the run history isn’t as straightforward assearching for files on a hard driveorclearing app caches.
The Run command history is saved and stored in the Windows Registry. The only possible way to delete the run history is to navigate to the Registry Editor and delete the specific keys that hold the history of every Run command you’ve made in the past.
How can I clear win history in windows 11?
While deleting the DWord values, ensure you never delete the default DWord value. Deleting the Default would certainly mess up your system and could lead to a chain of Windows 11 system errors.
Clearing the run history on any Windows OS is a pretty straightforward task if you know what to do. It requires zero troubleshooting or technical skills.
You might also be interested in reading our guide onwhat to do if the Run console doesn’t store your commands in Windows.
With the steps above, you should be able to delete your Run Commands history completely.
More about the topics:Windows 11,windows registry
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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