Dosye ki sot pase yo is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Aksè rapid 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 nan la 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 Fenèt 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. Klike sou Kòmanse.
2. Dwa-klike sou la app or file you want to remove from Rekòmande seksyon.
3. Chwazi Retire nan lis la opsyon, jan sa montre anba a.
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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. Peze Windows + E kle an menm tan pou ouvri file Explorer.
2. Lè sa a, klike sou la icon twa pwen from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Isit la, chwazi Opsyon nan lis yo bay la.
4. Dezaktive the given options in the jeneral tab anba a sou enfòmasyon prive seksyon.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Remak: In addition, click on Klè to clear File Explorer history.
5. Klike sou Aplike> OK pou konsève pou chanjman sa yo.
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 sou enfòmasyon prive seksyon epi klike sou Aplike> OK pou konsève pou chanjman sa yo.
- 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. Peze Windows + I kle together to open Windows Anviwònman.
2. Klike sou Pèrsonalizasyon soti nan fenèt gòch la.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Kòmanse.
4. Koulye a, etenn the following options. marked
- Montre dènyèman te ajoute apps
- Show most-used apps
- Montre dènyèman louvri atik nan Start, Ale lis, ak 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. Aktive sou the given options and exit:
- Montre dènyèman te ajoute apps
- Show most-used apps
- Montre dènyèman louvri atik nan Start, Ale lis, ak File Explorer.
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