Faila lata mai is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Faʻamatalaga vave 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 o le Amata meaai 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 pupuni 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. Kiliki āmata.
2. Taumatau-kiliki i le app or file you want to remove from fautuaina fuaiupu.
3. Filifili Aveese mai le lisi filifiliga, e pei ona faʻaalia i lalo.
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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. Failautusi Windows + E ki i le taimi e tasi e tatala ai File Explorer.
2. Ona, kiliki i le faʻailoga e tolu-togitogi from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. O iinei, filifili filifiliga mai le lisi na aumai.
4. Faʻamalo the given options in the Aoao tab i lalo o le faʻaliloliloga fuaiupu.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Manatua: In addition, click on manino to clear File Explorer history.
5. Kiliki Faʻaoga> LELEI e faasaoina ai nei suiga.
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 faʻaliloliloga vaega ma kiliki luga Faʻaoga> LELEI e teu ai suiga.
- 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. Failautusi Windows + I ki together to open Windows tulaga.
2. Kiliki Personalization mai le mea tauagavale.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on āmata.
4. Lenei, tape ese the following options. marked
- Faʻaalia faʻaopoopo app
- Show most-used apps
- Faʻaali talu ai nei tatalaina aitema i Amata, osooso lisi, ma Faila suʻesuʻe.
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. Valoni i luga the given options and exit:
- Faʻaalia faʻaopoopo app
- Show most-used apps
- Faʻaali talu ai nei tatalaina aitema i Amata, osooso lisi, ma Faila suʻesuʻe.
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