What is Windows DVD Maker?
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Overview
How do I clean Windows DVD Maker?
Windows DVD Maker may store excess, temporary data on your computer that can take up valuable space.
It may also store private data such as passwords or browsing history in the registry or on the file system.
The easiest way to erase this data is by downloading AppCleaner, it is 100% free and about 1MB in size.
A portable version is also available.
Clean Windows DVD Maker
with AppCleaner
If you want to clean Windows DVD Maker manually, you can follow the steps outlined below.
Windows DVD Maker stores private data in eight registry keys.
Registry
Warning: Be very careful when editing the registry manually. If you modify the registry incorrectly, your system might no longer function properly.
To clean the registry from data stored by Windows DVD Maker, you can use the Microsoft Registry Editor (regedit.exe) which is installed by default on all Windows operating systems.
First of all, open regedit.exe by carrying out these steps:
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Hit the Windows key , usually located in the lower left of your keyboard between the
Ctrl and Alt keys.
- Windows XP/Vista/7: Click Run...
- Type regedit.exe
- Hit Enter
Now use regedit.exe to delete the registry keys:
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click Browse 128.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click Browse 2.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click Browse 5.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click Browse 7.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click MRU0.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click MRU1.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click MRU2.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.
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Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER from the root of the tree in the left pane.
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Expand Software.
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Expand Microsoft.
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Expand Microsoft DVD Wizard Settings.
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Right-click MRU3.
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Choose Delete from the context menu.
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Click Yes.