How to disable history recording?

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user_xnviewMP
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How to disable history recording?

Post by user_xnviewMP »

Thanks for XnviewMP, I use 1.4.2 with Manjaro Linux.

I have a privacy problem that the tool records every folder I open. I can see this after closing in the xnview.ini file.
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[Start]
History= folder1, folder2, ...
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I did disable nearly everything and start the tool without any folder, but it still records it. Any idea?

Warm Regards !
cday
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Re: How to disable history recording?

Post by cday »

I just found this option you might try:

Tools > Settings... > Interface -- Interface tab -- 'Purge recent files and folders' on exit

I was actually looking for another option related to restoring tabs when reopening XnView MP which I didn't find, but the above option looks worth a try provided it doesn't delete anything... :wink:
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Re: How to disable history recording?

Post by user_xnviewMP »

Thanks a lot, I overlooked this.

My wish would be to have a private mode, like Firefox-Browser, where Xnview does not track anything. It should be activated with a single button.

A second wish would be to have text and thought bubbles, similar to Compupic.

Best Regards !
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