Fajls riċenti is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Quick Aċċess 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 tal- bidu 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. Ikklikkja fuq bidu.
2. Ikklikkja bil-lemin fuq il- app or file you want to remove from Rakkomandata taqsima.
3. Agħżel Neħħi mil-lista għażla, kif muri hawn taħt.
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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. Istampa Ċwievet Windows + E simultanjament biex tiftaħ File Explorer.
2. Imbagħad, ikklikkja fuq il- ikona bi tliet tikek from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Hawnhekk, agħżel Għażliet mil-lista mogħtija.
4. Uncheck the given options in the ġenerali tab taħt il - privatezza taqsima.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Nota: In addition, click on ċar to clear File Explorer history.
5. Ikklikkja fuq Applika> OK biex issalva dawn il-bidliet.
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 privatezza sezzjoni u kklikkja fuq Applika> OK biex isalva l-bidliet.
- 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. Istampa Ċwievet Windows + I together to open Windows Settings.
2. Ikklikkja fuq Personalizzazzjoni mill-ħġieġa tax-xellug.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on bidu.
4. Issa, toggle off the following options. marked
- Uri apps miżjuda reċentement
- Show most-used apps
- Uri oġġetti li nfetħu reċentement fil-Bidu, Jump lists, u 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. Toggle on the given options and exit:
- Uri apps miżjuda reċentement
- Show most-used apps
- Uri oġġetti li nfetħu reċentement fil-Bidu, Jump lists, u File Explorer.
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