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Programatically Access Recent Files and Downloads Lists
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21/05/2016 16:55:31
 
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Forum:
Visual FoxPro
Category:
Other
Environment versions
Visual FoxPro:
VFP 9 SP1
OS:
Windows 7
Database:
Visual FoxPro
Application:
Desktop
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
01636684
Message ID:
01636685
Views:
88
>When a GetFile command is issued for a particular file type (PDF, DOC, XLS, etc.), the Combo box fills with a list of most recently written files. Is there a way to programmatically access this list from VFP?
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>Also is there a way to programmatically access the Windows Download List?

Some are stored in the Registry. Googling [windows mru locations] yields some information.

It's worth pointing out that some consider MRU lists a security issue, and will either take efforts to clear them or install antivirus/antimalware or other software that restricts or eliminates access to those lists.
Regards. Al

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