How can get back the Recent Documents Menu in Windows 7 ?

Here is how I got it back:

1. Right click the Start/Win button, select Properties
2. Click the **Start Menu **tab (it should be select as default)
3. Click the Customize button
4. Scroll down and check the Recent Items check box
5. Click Ok
6. Click Apply
7. Click Ok
8. Check “Recent” option in the start menu.