Windows Vista keeps track of all the documents and programs you launch in the Start Up menu. This can be convenient for some users, but it can also compromise your privacy if you share a computer within an office or household. Fortunately Windows Vista provides an easy way to tweak this setting. To protect your privacy, follow these steps:

1. Right click on thetaskbarand select Propenies.

2. Click on the Stan Menu tab.

3. Uncheck Store and display a list q{recently opened files.

4. Uncheck Store and display a list q{recently opened programs.

5. Click OK.