Comhaid le Déanaí is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Quick Rochtain 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 na Tosaigh 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. Cliceáil ar Tòisich.
2. Deaschliceáil ar an app or file you want to remove from molta alt seo.
3. Roghnaigh Bain den liosta rogha, mar a léirítear thíos.
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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. Brúigh Eochracha Windows + E ag an am céanna a oscailt comhad Explorer.
2. Ansin, cliceáil ar an íocón trí phonc ón mbarra roghchláir ag barr an scáileáin.
3. Anseo, roghnaigh Roghanna ón liosta tugtha.
4. Díshocraigh the given options in the Go ginearálta tab faoi Príobháideacht alt seo.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Nóta: In addition, click on Clear to clear File Explorer history.
5. Cliceáil ar Cuir iarratas isteach> Ceart go leor chun na hathruithe seo a shábháil.
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 Príobháideacht alt agus cliceáil ar Cuir iarratas isteach> Ceart go leor na hathruithe a shábháil.
- 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. Brúigh Eochracha Windows + I together to open Windows Socruithe.
2. Cliceáil ar personalization ón bpána clé.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Tòisich.
4. Anois, scoránaigh as the following options. marked
- Taispeáin aipeanna a cuireadh le déanaí
- Show most-used apps
- Taispeáin míreanna a osclaíodh le déanaí i Start, Jump liostaí, agus 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:
- Taispeáin aipeanna a cuireadh le déanaí
- Show most-used apps
- Taispeáin míreanna a osclaíodh le déanaí i Start, Jump liostaí, agus File Explorer.
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