File paling anyar is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Cepet Akses 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 saka Mulai 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. Klik ing Mulai.
2. Klik-tengen ing app or file you want to remove from Recommended bagean.
3. Pilih Copot saka dhaptar pilihan, kaya sing digambarake ing ngisor iki.
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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. Pencet Tombol Windows + E bebarengan kanggo mbukak File Explorer.
2. Banjur, klik ing lambang telung titik from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Kene, pilih Pilihan saka dhaptar sing diwenehake.
4. Busak the given options in the Umum tab ing sangisore Privacy bagean.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Catetan: In addition, click on Clear to clear File Explorer history.
5. Klik ing Ndhaptar> OK kanggo nyimpen owah-owahan iki.
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 Privacy bagean banjur klik Ndhaptar> OK kanggo nyimpen pangowahan.
- 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. Pencet Tombol Windows + I together to open Windows Setelan.
2. Klik ing wong saka panel sisih kiwa.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Mulai.
4. Saiki, mateni the following options. marked
- Tampilake app sing bubar ditambahake
- Show most-used apps
- Tampilake item sing bubar dibukak ing Mulai, dhaptar Langsung, lan 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. Togol ing the given options and exit:
- Tampilake app sing bubar ditambahake
- Show most-used apps
- Tampilake item sing bubar dibukak ing Mulai, dhaptar Langsung, lan File Explorer.
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