File recenti is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Accessu veloce 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 di u 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. Cliccate nant'à Start.
2. Cliccate cù u dirittu nantu à u app or file you want to remove from cunsigliatu rùbbrica.
3. Select Cacciate da a lista opzione, cum'è illustrata quì sottu.
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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. Press Tasti Windows + E simultaneamente per apre File Explorer.
2. Allora, cliccate nant'à u icona à trè punti from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Quì, selezziunà options da a lista data.
4. Uncheck the given options in the General tabulatu sottu à u Pulitica pè a rùbbrica.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
nota: In addition, click on U Populu Và to clear File Explorer history.
5. Cliccate nant'à Dumandà> OK per salvà sti cambiamenti.
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 Pulitica pè a rùbbrica è cliccà nantu Dumandà> OK per salvà i cambiamenti.
- 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. Press Tasti Windows + I together to open Windows taliata.
2. Cliccate nant'à Personalization da u riquadro di sinistra.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start.
4. Avà, disattivate the following options. marked
- Mostra e appiicazioni aghjunte di pocu
- Show most-used apps
- Mostra l'articuli aperti di recente in Start, Jump lists, è 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 on the given options and exit:
- Mostra e appiicazioni aghjunte di pocu
- Show most-used apps
- Mostra l'articuli aperti di recente in Start, Jump lists, è File Explorer.
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