Faidhlichean o chionn ghoirid is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Ruigsinneachd luath 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 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. Cliog air Start.
2. Dèan briogadh deas air an app or file you want to remove from Air a mholadh earrann.
3. Tagh Thoir air falbh bhon liosta roghainn, mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.
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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. Brùth Windows + E iuchraichean aig an aon àm ri fhosgladh File Explorer.
2. An uairsin, cliog air an ìomhaigh trì-dotagach from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. An seo, tagh roghainnean bhon liosta a chaidh a thoirt seachad.
4. Neo-sgrùdadh the given options in the Coitcheann tab fon Prìobhaideachd earrann.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Note: In addition, click on Adhar soilleir to clear File Explorer history.
5. Cliog air Cuir a-steach> OK gus na h-atharrachaidhean sin a shàbhaladh.
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 Prìobhaideachd roinn agus cliog air Cuir a-steach> OK gus na h-atharrachaidhean a shàbhaladh.
- 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. Brùth Iuchraichean Windows + I. together to open Windows roghainnean.
2. Cliog air pearsanachadh bhon bhann chlì.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start.
4. A-nis, tog dheth the following options. marked
- Seall aplacaidean a chaidh a chur ris o chionn ghoirid
- Show most-used apps
- Seall nithean a chaidh fhosgladh o chionn ghoirid ann an liostaichean Start, Jump, 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. Gluais a-mach the given options and exit:
- Seall aplacaidean a chaidh a chur ris o chionn ghoirid
- Show most-used apps
- Seall nithean a chaidh fhosgladh o chionn ghoirid ann an liostaichean Start, Jump, agus File Explorer.
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