How to clear recent files: Windows 11,10,8.1
This page will show you how to clear the recent files in the file explorer in Windows 11, 10, and 8.1. This is a helpful way of removing your File Explorer history, as it can become quite crowded.
How to clear recent files on Windows 11?
- Open File Explorer
- Click on the three horizontal dots ("See more") on the upper bar and select Options
- Under the "General" tab, go to the "Privacy" section, and click on "Clear" on the "Clear File Explorer history" section
How to clear recent files on Windows 10?
- Open File Explorer
- At the top-left of your File Explorer window, click on "File," and click "Change folder and search options".
- Under the "General" tab, go to the "Privacy" section, and click on "Clear" on the "Clear File Explorer history" section
How to clear recent files on Windows 8.1?
- Open File Explorer.
- Click on the File menu > Delete history.
- Click on both Recent places list and Address bar history
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