Nýlegar skrár is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Quick 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 af 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. Smelltu á Home.
2. Hægri smelltu á app or file you want to remove from Mælt er með kafla.
3. Veldu Fjarlægja af listanum valmöguleika, eins og sýnt er hér að neðan.
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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. Ýttu á Windows + E lyklar samtímis að opna File Explorer.
2. Smelltu síðan á þriggja punkta táknmynd from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Hér, veldu Valmöguleikar af gefnum lista.
4. Afveldið the given options in the almennt flipa undir Persónuvernd kafla.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Athugaðu: In addition, click on Hreinsa to clear File Explorer history.
5. Smelltu á Sækja um> Í lagi til að vista þessar breytingar.
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 Persónuvernd kafla og smelltu á Sækja um> Í lagi til að vista breytingarnar.
- 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. Ýttu á Windows + I lyklar together to open Windows Stillingar.
2. Smelltu á Personalization frá vinstri glugganum.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Home.
4. Nú, slökkva á the following options. marked
- Sýna nýlega bætt forrit
- Show most-used apps
- Sýna nýopnuð atriði í Start, Jump listum og 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. Kveikja á the given options and exit:
- Sýna nýlega bætt forrit
- Show most-used apps
- Sýna nýopnuð atriði í Start, Jump listum og File Explorer.
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