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In File Explorer on Windows 11, you can prevent recently accessed things from showing if you are using a shared computer or don’t want passersby to see them.
Furthermore, you may choose to disallow Windows from compiling a list of the items you have recently accessed. Fortunately, there are a few alternatives available to you if you wish to keep the files you’ve been working on private. You may also wonder how to remove files that you have recently viewed in Windows 11.
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Manually Remove Recently Accessed Items
- Using the Windows key and E, open File Explorer.
- In the left panel, click the Home tab and expand the Recent section.
- From the Recent list, select the files, folders, or other items you wish to remove.
- From the context menu, right-click the items that are highlighted and choose Remove from Recent.
- It’s also crucial to note that you have the ability to remove certain items from the jump list. To remove a folder, right-click on the File Explorer icon and select Remove from this list.
Remove Recent History on Windows 11
- Press Windows key + R to launch the Run dialog.
- Enter the following path and click OK or press Enter:
- %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\
- You can clear the history by deleting the recent files and directories. Use Ctrl + A to select all of them, then click the Delete button (trashcan icon) in the command bar.
Stop Windows 11 from Keeping Recent Item History
- Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
- Click the three-dot icon on the command bar and select Options from the menu that appears.
- Select the General tab at the top of the Folder Options menu and uncheck the Show recently used files box in the Privacy section.
- Click Apply and OK to confirm the setting change.
Clear File Explorer History on Windows 11
- Press the Windows key + E to launch File Explorer.
- Click the three-dot icon on the command bar and select Options from the menu that appears.
- Click the General tab at the top of the Folder Options window and click the Clear button next to the Clear File Explorer history option.
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