Recente bestanden is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Snelle toegang 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 van de 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. Klik op Start.
2. Klik met de rechtermuisknop op de app or file waarvan u wilt verwijderen Aanbevolen pagina.
3. kiezen Verwijder van Lijst optie, zoals hieronder afgebeeld.
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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. druk op Windows + E-toetsen gelijktijdig openen file Explorer.
2. Klik vervolgens op de pictogram met drie stippen via de menubalk bovenaan het scherm.
3. Selecteer hier Opties uit de gegeven lijst.
4. Haal het vinkje weg the given options in the Algemeen tab onder de Privacy pagina.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Opmerking: In addition, click on Clear to clear File Explorer history.
5. Klik op Toepassen> OK om deze wijzigingen op te slaan.
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 sectie en klik op Toepassen> OK om de wijzigingen op te slaan.
- 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. druk op Windows + I-toetsen together to open Windows Instellingen.
2. Klik op Personalisatie van het linker paneel.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start.
4. Nu, uit te schakelen the following options. marked
- Toon recent toegevoegde apps
- Show most-used apps
- Toon recent geopende items in Start, Jump-lijsten en Verkenner.
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. Schakel in the given options and exit:
- Toon recent toegevoegde apps
- Show most-used apps
- Toon recent geopende items in Start, Jump-lijsten en Verkenner.
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