Amafayela Akamuva is one of the most useful features on Windows 11 as it automatically lists the last 20 files you have accessed in the Ukufinyelela okusheshayo 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 we Qala Imenyu 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:
I-1. Chofoza Qala.
2. Qhafaza kwesokudla ku- app or file you want to remove from Kunconywe ingxenye.
I-3. Khetha Susa ohlwini inketho, njengoba kuboniswe ngezansi.
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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:
I-1. Cindezela Okhiye beWindows + E kanyekanye ukuvula I-Explorer yefayela.
2. Bese, chofoza inkinobho isithonjana esinamachashazi amathathu from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Lapha, khetha Izinketho kusuka ohlwini olunikeziwe.
4. Ungahloli the given options in the General ithebhu ngaphansi kwe Inqubomgomo ingxenye.
- Show Recently used files in Quick access
- Show frequently used files in Quick access
Qaphela: In addition, click on Sula to clear File Explorer history.
I-5. Chofoza Faka isicelo> KULUNGILE ukulondoloza lezi zinguquko.
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 Inqubomgomo bese uchofoza Faka isicelo> KULUNGILE ukusindisa izinguquko.
- 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:
I-1. Cindezela Windows + I okhiye together to open Windows Amasethingi.
I-2. Chofoza Ukwenza okuthandwa nguwe kusuka kwesobunxele kwesobunxele.
3. Here, scroll down the list and click on Qala.
4. Manje, vula the following options. marked
- Khombisa izinhlelo zokusebenza ezisanda kufakwa
- Show most-used apps
- Khombisa izinto ezisanda kuvulwa kuhlu lwe-Start, Jump, ne-File 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. Shintsha the given options and exit:
- Khombisa izinhlelo zokusebenza ezisanda kufakwa
- Show most-used apps
- Khombisa izinto ezisanda kuvulwa kuhlu lwe-Start, Jump, ne-File Explorer.
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