Windows 10: File Explorer showing unwanted stuff

Discus and support File Explorer showing unwanted stuff in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi everyone, Well, this is an odd question. I'm helping a friend with a project that involves setting up three new Windows 11 machines. She created a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by rcavanaugh, May 25, 2023.

  1. File Explorer showing unwanted stuff


    Hi everyone, Well, this is an odd question. I'm helping a friend with a project that involves setting up three new Windows 11 machines. She created a new, project specific account that these machines are hooked up to, but the Office license is on her primary personal account. Today when I was putting the finishing touches on setting up these machines, I was looking for something and expanded the quick access toolbar in file explorer. Under the recents section, to my surprise, was a bunch of her work stuff, none of which had been accessed from any of these machines, yet all of them showed it. W

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    rcavanaugh, May 25, 2023
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  2. Autumn20 Win User

    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, May 26, 2023
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  3. Autumn20 Win User
    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, May 26, 2023
    #3
  4. File Explorer showing unwanted stuff

    How to not separate pictures and videos in File Explorer?

    Hi.

    If Date Modified doesn't show on the options when you choose Sort by, we suggest that you perform this steps:

    • In File Explorer, select the folder you want to have changes with.
    • Right-click and select Sort by.
    • Select More, then check if the Date modified option has a check mark.
    • Click OK, then try to perform again the steps provided by Acelyn Alc.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rachelle Gra, May 26, 2023
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