archivos recientes is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Acceso rápido 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 de las Menú Inicio 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. Hacer clic en Inicio.
2. Haga clic derecho en el app or file you want to remove from Recomendado .
3. Seleccionar Quitar de la lista opción, como se muestra a continuación.
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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. Prensa Teclas Windows + E simultáneamente para abrir Explorador de archivos.
2 Luego, haga clic en el icono de tres puntos desde la barra de menú en la parte superior de la pantalla.
3. Aquí, seleccione Opciones de la lista dada.
4. Desmarcar the given options in the General pestaña debajo del Privacidad .
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Nota: In addition, click on Actualizar to clear File Explorer history.
5. Hacer clic en Aplicar> Aceptar para guardar estos cambios.
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 Privacidad sección y haga clic en Aplicar> Aceptar Para guardar los cambios.
- 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. Prensa Windows + I teclas juntos para abrir Windows Ajustes.
2. Hacer clic en Personalización Desde el panel izquierdo.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Inicio.
4. Ahora alternar the following options. marked
- Mostrar aplicaciones agregadas recientemente
- Show most-used apps
- Mostrar elementos abiertos recientemente en Inicio, Listas de salto y Explorador de archivos.
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. Alternar the given options and exit:
- Mostrar aplicaciones agregadas recientemente
- Show most-used apps
- Mostrar elementos abiertos recientemente en Inicio, Listas de salto y Explorador de archivos.
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