Siste filer 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 av 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. Klikk på Start.
2. Høyreklikk på app or file you want to remove from anbefalt seksjon.
3. velg Fjern fra liste alternativ, som vist nedenfor.
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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. Pressen Windows + E-taster samtidig for å åpne Filutforsker.
2. Klikk deretter på tre-prikket ikon fra menylinjen øverst på skjermen.
3. Velg her alternativer fra den gitte listen.
4. Fjern merkingen the given options in the general faneblad under Privatliv seksjon.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
OBS: In addition, click on Fjern to clear File Explorer history.
5. Klikk på Bruk> OK for å lagre disse endringene.
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 Privatliv delen og klikk på Bruk> OK for å lagre endringene.
- 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. Pressen Windows + I-nøkler together to open Windows innstillinger.
2. Klikk på Tilpassing fra venstre rute.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start.
4. Nå, slå av the following options. marked
- Vis nylig lagt til apper
- Show most-used apps
- Vis nylig åpnede elementer i Start, Jump -lister 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. Slå på the given options and exit:
- Vis nylig lagt til apper
- Show most-used apps
- Vis nylig åpnede elementer i Start, Jump -lister og File Explorer.
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