Guest nellie2 Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 When cutting, copying and pasting text, files and images these items are stored on your clipboard and therefore in your computers memory and there they stay until the clipboard is cleared. This can be a problem if you are cutting and pasting large files like video or if your system has low memory.To clear the clipboard and free up any memory that is being taken up just open a new notepad document and press the space bar. Highlight the space and click on the Edit menu, then select copy. Now your clipboard has been cleared.Alternatively you can download Clipclear and clear your clipboard in one click. :)Scroll to the bottom to find the Clipclear utility.clipclear and other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 That's a little goodie! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spikeychris Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 To clear the clipboard and free up any memory that is being taken up just open a new notepad document and press the space bar. Highlight the space and click on the Edit menu, then select copy. Now your clipboard has been cleared.What a fantastic post. I'd never of dreamt that would work :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Why thank you Spikeychris...... gosh what a compliment!! :blush: I do have my moments you know!! Not often I admit :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter e Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Yes, it works OK. But why not just open your clipboard viewer and empty the clipboard? Also, this way you could, if you wish, save what's on the clipboard as a .clp file for later use before emptying the clipboard. ;) Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 :( Don't you just hate a smartypants clever clogs!!! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 I usually find that if I close a program, having first saved it, I am invited to save or delete the clip board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spikeychris Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 You have to add Clip viewer to XP.To install the ClipBoard Viewer, right-click Start, select Properties, select Classic Start Menu, Customize, Add, Browse, C: drive, expand the tree by clicking the plus signs to Windows, System32, select clipbrd (or clipbrd.exe, depending on your folder View settings), OK, Next >, select Accessories (or wherever you want it), Next >, enter ClipBook Viewer in the text box below where it says Type a name for this shortcut, (should do it for you) Finish, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Start, run, type: clipbrd.exe :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spikeychris Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Doesn't install it though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter e Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 My old thread :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Well Peter that was before I joined believe it or not....... I know I know it feels like a thousand years....... I have that effect on people!! :( I don't think it hurts to resurrect these little gems though do you?? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter e Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Not having a pop at you, Nel or claiming precedence. I just remembered about the old thread and linked to it to show anyone who was interested how you could put a clipboard shortcut on the desktop in XP. Also, Mark2 contributed useful information. I agree, it does no harm at all to point out information which may be old news to some. I learn all of my little tips and tricks from others, and pass them on in turn. It's what forums like this are all about. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Yeah I know Peter........ I didn't put it very well did I?? Oh well, I have been a bit off recently. Basically I was trying to say what you just did. :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.