Nā Kōnae Hou is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Loaʻa 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 o ka 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. Kaomi ma Ka hoʻomaka '.
2. Kaomi ʻākau ma ka app or file you want to remove from pono pauku.
3. E koho Wehe i ka papa inoa koho, e like me ka mea i hōʻike ʻia ma lalo nei.
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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. Kāomi Nā kī Windows + E i ka manawa like e wehe ai Kōnae Explorer.
2. A laila, kaomi ma luna o ka ikona kiko ʻekolu from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Eia, koho nā koho mai ka papa inoa i hāʻawi ʻia.
4. Unleck the given options in the Nui pakolo ma lalo o Kulekele pauku.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
'Ōlelo Aʻo: In addition, click on akaka to clear File Explorer history.
5. Kaomi ma Pili> OK e mālama i kēia mau hoʻololi.
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 Kulekele ʻāpana a kaomi aku Pili> OK e mālama i nā hoʻololi.
- 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. Kāomi Nā kī Windows + I together to open Windows Kāu Mau koho Paʻamau.
2. Kaomi ma Personalization mai ka pane hema.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Ka hoʻomaka '.
4. Ano, e hoopau the following options. marked
- Hōʻike i nā polokalamu i hoʻopili hou ʻia
- Show most-used apps
- Hōʻike i nā mea i wehe ʻia i kēia manawa ma Start, Jump lists, a me 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. Hoʻohuli i ka the given options and exit:
- Hōʻike i nā polokalamu i hoʻopili hou ʻia
- Show most-used apps
- Hōʻike i nā mea i wehe ʻia i kēia manawa ma Start, Jump lists, a me File Explorer.
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