Iifayile zakutsha nje is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Ukufikelela ngokukhawuleza 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 ye Menu Qala 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 11 Windows.
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. Cofa kwi Qala.
2. Cofa ekunene kwi app or file you want to remove from kucetyiswa icandelo.
3. Khetha Susa kuluhlu ukhetho, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.
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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. Cinezela Izitshixo zeWindows + E ngaxeshanye ukuvula Ifayile yoMhloli.
2. Emva koko, cofa kwi I-icon enamachaphaza amathathu from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Apha, khetha iinketho kuluhlu olunikiweyo.
4. Ungayiqwalasela the given options in the ngokubanzi ithebhu phantsi Ukuba bucala icandelo.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Phawula: In addition, click on Cacileyo to clear File Explorer history.
5. Cofa kwi Faka isicelo> Kulungile ukugcina olu tshintsho.
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 Ukuba bucala icandelo kwaye ucofe ku Faka isicelo> Kulungile ukugcina utshintsho.
- 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. Cinezela Izitshixo zeWindows + I together to open Windows izicwangciso.
2. Cofa kwi zobuqu ukusuka kwinqanaba lasekhohlo.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Qala.
4. Ngoku, cima the following options. marked
- Bonisa iiapps ezisandula ukwenziwa
- Show most-used apps
- Bonisa izinto ezisandula ukuvulwa kuQalo, kuluhlu lweeJump, kunye neFayile 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. Tshintsha the given options and exit:
- Bonisa iiapps ezisandula ukwenziwa
- Show most-used apps
- Bonisa izinto ezisandula ukuvulwa kuQalo, kuluhlu lweeJump, kunye neFayile Explorer.
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