最近使用的文件 is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the 快速访问 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 的 开始菜单 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 窗户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。 点击 Start 开始.
2.右键单击 app or file you want to remove from 首推最高性价比 部分。
3。 选择 从列表中删除 选项,如下图所示。
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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。 按 Windows + E 键 同时打开 档案总管.
2.然后,单击 三点图标 从屏幕顶部的菜单栏中。
3. 在这里,选择 附加选项 从给定的列表。
4. 取消选中 the given options in the 其他咨询 下的标签 隐私政策 部分。
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
请注意: In addition, click on 清除 to clear File Explorer history.
5。 点击 申请>确定 保存这些更改。
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 隐私政策 部分并单击 申请>确定 保存更改。
- 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。 按 Windows + I键 together to open Windows 个人设置.
2。 点击 个性定制 从左侧窗格中。
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Start 开始.
4.现在, 关掉 the following options. marked
- 显示最近添加的应用
- Show most-used apps
- 在开始、跳转列表和文件资源管理器中显示最近打开的项目.
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. 切换 the given options and exit:
- 显示最近添加的应用
- Show most-used apps
- 在开始、跳转列表和文件资源管理器中显示最近打开的项目.
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