Faịlụ ọhụrụ is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Ngwa ngwa 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 nke Malite NchNhr 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. Pịa na Malite.
2. Pịa aka nri na app or file you want to remove from -atụ aro ngalaba.
3. Họrọ Wepu na ndepụta nhọrọ, dị ka e gosiri n'okpuru.
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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. Pịa Igodo Windows + E n'out oge imeghe Njikwa faili.
2. Mgbe ahụ, pịa na akara ngosi nwere ntụpọ atọ from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Ebe a, họrọ Nhọrọ site na listi enyere.
4. Uncheck the given options in the General taabụ n'okpuru Nzuzo ngalaba.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Cheta na: In addition, click on Clear to clear File Explorer history.
5. Pịa na Tinye> OK iji chekwaa mgbanwe ndị a.
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 Nzuzo ngalaba ma pịa Tinye> OK ịchekwaa mgbanwe ndị a.
- 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. Pịa Igodo Windows + I together to open Windows Settings.
2. Pịa na Personalization site n'aka ekpe.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Malite.
4. Ugbu a, gbanyụọ the following options. marked
- Gosi ngwa etinyere na nso nso a
- Show most-used apps
- Gosi ihe emepere na nso nso a na Malite, wụpụ ndepụta, yana Njikwa 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. Na-agagharị na the given options and exit:
- Gosi ngwa etinyere na nso nso a
- Show most-used apps
- Gosi ihe emepere na nso nso a na Malite, wụpụ ndepụta, yana Njikwa Explorer.
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