Hi ... I've read a large number of posts about this, and all seem to point to the same general solutions. However, the posted solutions aren't working for me.
My problem: right-clicking Excel and Word in my taskbar shows me my pinned files; but the memory for recent items only ever lists the most recent three. I recently bought a new computer; I'm running Windows 8 and Office 2010. I'd love to have my recent items list 10 or a dozen items. I've tried deleting the AutomaticDestinations file; I've toggled the Taskbar/Properties boxes for storing recently opened items; in Excel and Word, on the File tab, I've clicked "Quickly access this number of recent docs, and set it at 10.
I'm at my wit's end. It's how I've come to navigate both programs, and I access a few files quite often at once, which makes this option very handy ... if I can get it above three!
I'd love some help! Thanks.