Bag-ong mga File is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Dali nga Pag-access directory. The operating system thus, provides you with swift access to your recent files. The downside with this feature is that anyone can see these files. Although, if you share your computer with family or friends, they can view which files you have accessed via Quick Access Recent Files section. This could result in the unintended disclosure of confidential or personal information. The Recommended Section sa Start Menu in Windows 11 lists recent files and applications in a similar fashion. In this article, we will teach you how to hide or unhide recent files and folders on Windows 11 to use this feature as per your convenience.
How to Hide or Unhide Recent Files on Windows 11
Here are the methods you can follow to hide or unhide recent files & folders on Windows 11.
The addition of Recommended section is something that has divided Windows users about its use. If you want to hide recent files and folders on Windows 11, in particular, then follow these steps:
1. I-klik ang pagsugod.
2. Pag-klik sa tuo sa app or file you want to remove from girekomendar seksyon.
3. Pagpili Kuhaa gikan sa lista kapilian, ingon sa gihulagway sa ubos.
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Method 2A: Hide Files in Quick Access
Turning off Quick Access which lists the recent files in File Explorer is quite simple. Follow these steps to do so:
1. Pagpadayon Mga yawe sa Windows + E dungan sa pagbukas File Explorer.
2. Unya, i-klik ang tulo ka tuldok nga icon from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Dinhi, pilia mga kapilian gikan sa gihatag nga lista.
4. Wagtanga the given options in the Kinatibuk-ang tab sa ilalum sa Privacy seksyon.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Mubo nga sulat: In addition, click on Tin-aw to clear File Explorer history.
5. I-klik ang Pag-apply> OK aron maluwas kini nga mga pagbag-o.
Method 2B: Unhide Files in Quick Access
If you want to unhide recent files & folders on Windows 11 then,
1. Implement Steps 1-3 from Method 2A.
2. Check the given options under Privacy seksyon ug i-klik sa Pag-apply> OK sa pagluwas sa mga pagbag-o.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Method 3A: Hide Recently Used Items From Personalization Settings
Here’s another method to hide recent files & folders on Windows 11 through Settings app:
1. Pagpadayon Mga yawe sa Windows + I together to open Windows setting.
2. I-klik ang personal gikan sa wala nga pane.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on pagsugod.
4. Karon, ipalayo the following options. marked
- Ipakita ang bag-ohay lang nga gidugang nga mga app
- Show most-used apps
- Ipakita ang bag-ong giablihan nga mga butang sa Pagsugod, paglaktaw sa mga lista, ug File Explorer.
Method 3B: Unhide Recently Used Items From Personalization Settings
Now, to unhide recent files & folders on Windows 11,
1. Follow Steps 1-3 of Method 3A.
2. Toggle sa the given options and exit:
- Ipakita ang bag-ohay lang nga gidugang nga mga app
- Show most-used apps
- Ipakita ang bag-ong giablihan nga mga butang sa Pagsugod, paglaktaw sa mga lista, ug File Explorer.
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