Need to clear previous searches in Outlook

[jhon]

My search history or can say search list in outlook became too long. because of this sometimes i face problem getting the exact what i want. So i am trying to clear this previous searches. i need your help for the same. So please make me know how can i delete this ?

[Sam.D]

For doing so you need to make some changes in registry. So make a back up every time before you make changes in registry. Once you are done,,

• Open the registry by going to Start > run > type regedit > Enter.
  
• Now locate the folder: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\Your version\Outlook. Your version will be the version number of the currently installed version of Office.Here are some version numbers:
  
  • Outlook 2003 11.0
  • Outlook 2002 10.0
  • Outlook 2000 9.0
  • Outlook 98 8.5
  • Outlook 97 8.0.
  
  
• Browse for the specific keys Select the value on the right side and delete it.Delete any "MRU" keys found in any Outlook folders.
  
• Close the registry and you are done.

[ThoMas321]

You can try a freeware called OutlookTools. This tool allows you to configure a ton of settings very easily, including the ability to let you clear the MRU lists and to change settings that are normally only possible through the registry.

OutlookTools Features

• Clear the Most Recently Used lists
• Make the New Mail Alert stay up for longer than 30 seconds
• Unblock attachments
• Hides options not available for your Outlook version
• Easy access to Outlook settings and data folders
• Easy access to troubleshooting tools
• Start Outlook with a startup switch

[Twitter]

I think it can be done easily by Go to "tools"..."Instant Search"..."Search Options"...and uncheck ..."Display search results