Senaste filer is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Snabbåtkomst 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-menyn 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. Klicka på Start.
2. Högerklicka på app or file you want to remove from Rekommenderad sektion.
3. välj Ta bort från listan alternativ, som visas nedan.
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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. Tryck Windows + E-tangenter samtidigt för att öppna File Explorer.
2. Klicka sedan på tre-prickade ikon från menyraden högst upp på skärmen.
3. Välj här Tillbehör från den givna listan.
4. Avmarkera the given options in the Allmänt fliken under Integritetspolicy sektion.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Notera: In addition, click on Rensa to clear File Explorer history.
5. Klicka på Ansök> OK för att spara dessa ändringar.
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 Integritetspolicy avsnittet och klicka på Ansök> OK för att spara ändringarna.
- 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. Tryck Windows + I-nycklar together to open Windows Inställningar.
2. Klicka på personalisering från vänstra rutan.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start.
4. Nu, slå av the following options. marked
- Visa appar som nyligen har lagts till
- Show most-used apps
- Visa nyligen öppnade objekt i Start, Hopplistor och Utforskaren.
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. Växla på the given options and exit:
- Visa appar som nyligen har lagts till
- Show most-used apps
- Visa nyligen öppnade objekt i Start, Hopplistor och Utforskaren.
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