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Tomilsonw
Jan 06, 2025Iron Contributor
"Show recently used files" Checked But I Am Not Seeing Them.
I no longer see Recent files in File Explorer. My understanding is that this is a problem introduced by a Win11 update a while ago. But my understanding too is that these Folder Options should restor...
- Jan 06, 2025
If "Show recently used files" is checked but they don't appear in File Explorer, try these steps to fix it:
- Clear Recent File History:
- Open Settings > Privacy & security > Activity history.
- Clear the activity history, then re-enable "Show recently used files" in Folder Options.
- Ensure Recent Files Is Enabled in Quick Access:
- Right-click Quick Access in File Explorer and choose "Options."
- Confirm both "Show recently used files" and "Show frequently used folders" are checked.
- Rebuild the File Explorer Cache:
- Open File Explorer, go to View > Options > Change folder and search options.
- Under the General tab, click "Clear" under Privacy, then restart File Explorer.
- Run Windows Update:
- Make sure your system is fully updated to address any bugs from previous updates.
If the issue persists, it might require a deeper look into system settings or registry changes. Let me know if you need more details!
- Clear Recent File History:
Barry_Wong
Apr 30, 2025Copper Contributor
Thanks, but that is not working