Mafayilo aposachedwa is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Kufikira Mwamsanga 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 wa Start Menyu 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. Dinani Start.
2. Dinani kumanja pa app or file you want to remove from akulimbikitsidwa gawo.
3. Sankhani Chotsani pamndandanda njira, monga chithunzi pansipa.
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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. Onetsetsani Makiyi a Windows + E nthawi imodzi kutsegula Futa Explorer.
2. Kenako, alemba pa chizindikiro cha madontho atatu from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Apa, sankhani Zosintha kuchokera pamndandanda womwe wapatsidwa.
4. Sakanizani the given options in the General tabu pansi pa Zazinsinsi gawo.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Zindikirani: In addition, click on Chotsani to clear File Explorer history.
5. Dinani Ikani> Chabwino kusunga zosintha izi.
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 Zazinsinsi gawo ndikudina Ikani> Chabwino kusunga zosintha.
- 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. Onetsetsani Makiyi a Windows + I together to open Windows Zikhazikiko.
2. Dinani Personalization kuchokera kumanzere kumanzere.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start.
4. Tsopano, kuzimitsa the following options. marked
- Onetsani mapulogalamu omwe awonjezedwa posachedwa
- Show most-used apps
- Onetsani zinthu zomwe zatsegulidwa posachedwa mu Start, Jump mind, ndi 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. Sinthani the given options and exit:
- Onetsani mapulogalamu omwe awonjezedwa posachedwa
- Show most-used apps
- Onetsani zinthu zomwe zatsegulidwa posachedwa mu Start, Jump mind, ndi File Explorer.
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