최근 파일 is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the 빠른 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 의 시작 메뉴 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 윈도우 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. 을 클릭 스타트.
2. 마우스 오른쪽 버튼으로 app or file you want to remove from 추천 안내
3. 선택 목록에서 제거하다 옵션은 아래 그림과 같습니다.
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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. 프레스 Windows + E 키 동시에 열어 파일 탐색기.
2. 그런 다음 점 세 개 아이콘 화면 상단의 메뉴바에서
3. 여기에서 다음을 선택하세요. 옵션 주어진 목록에서.
4. 선택 취소 the given options in the 일반 탭 아래 개인정보보호 안내
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
참고 : In addition, click on 초기화 to clear File Explorer history.
5. 을 클릭 적용> 확인 이러한 변경 사항을 저장합니다.
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 개인정보보호 섹션을 클릭하고 적용> 확인 을 클릭하여 변경 사항을 저장합니다.
- 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. 프레스 Windows + I 키 together to open Windows 설정.
2. 을 클릭 개인화 왼쪽 된 창에서.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on 스타트.
4. 이제 토글 끄기 the following options. marked
- 최근에 추가 한 앱 표시
- Show most-used apps
- 시작, 점프 목록 및 파일 탐색기에서 최근에 연 항목 표시.
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. 전환 the given options and exit:
- 최근에 추가 한 앱 표시
- Show most-used apps
- 시작, 점프 목록 및 파일 탐색기에서 최근에 연 항목 표시.
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