How to Prevent VLC from Saving a Recently Played List

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch VLC media player.

   Windows XP – When you install VLC, a shortcut will be automatically created on your desktop.
   
   Double-click on it.
   
   If there is not a shortcut, you can find VLC in the Start menu under Programs.
   
   Windows 7 – When you install VLC, a shortcut will be automatically created on your desktop.
   
   Double-click on it.
   
   If there is not a shortcut, you can find VLC in the Start menu under Programs.
   
   Mac OS X – In the Finder, open up the Applications folder and double-click VLC.
   
   Linux – Open up the terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type vlc.
   
   Then press ↵ Enter.
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   Step 2: Navigate to VLC preferences.

   Under the Tools menu, preferences will be located at the bottom.
   
   Alternatively, you can simply press Ctrl+P. , You can do that under the Interface tab, in the Privacy/Network Interaction section.
   
   Then click Save. , To check if the desired changes were made, click on the Media menu.
   
   There should not be an Open Recent Media entry in the menu.
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   Step 3: Deselect the Save recently played items checkbox.

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   Step 4: Restart VLC.

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