Faili za Hivi Karibuni 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 ya Menu mwanzo 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. Bonyeza juu ya Mwanzo.
2. Bonyeza-kulia kwenye app or file you want to remove from ilipendekeza sehemu.
3. Chagua Ondoa kwenye orodha chaguo, kama inavyoonyeshwa hapa chini.
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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. Bonyeza Vifunguo vya Windows + E wakati huo huo kufungua file Explorer.
2. Kisha, bofya kwenye ikoni ya nukta tatu from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Hapa, chagua Chaguzi kutoka kwa orodha iliyopewa.
4. Futa the given options in the ujumla tab chini ya faragha sehemu.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Kumbuka: In addition, click on wazi to clear File Explorer history.
5. Bonyeza juu ya Tumia> Sawa kuokoa mabadiliko haya.
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 faragha sehemu na bonyeza Tumia> Sawa Ili kuhifadhi mabadiliko.
- 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. Bonyeza Funguo za Windows + I together to open Windows Mazingira.
2. Bonyeza juu ya Personalization kutoka upande wa kushoto.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Mwanzo.
4. Sasa, kugeuza mbali the following options. marked
- Onyesha programu zilizoongezwa hivi majuzi
- Show most-used apps
- Onyesha vitu vilivyofunguliwa hivi karibuni katika Anza, orodha za Rukia, na Faili ya Faili.
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. Badilisha juu the given options and exit:
- Onyesha programu zilizoongezwa hivi majuzi
- Show most-used apps
- Onyesha vitu vilivyofunguliwa hivi karibuni katika Anza, orodha za Rukia, na Faili ya Faili.
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