Windows 10: How do I clear the Search History in File Explorer?

How do I clear the Search "history" in File Explorer?

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File explorer search history is not clearing


Hi

I have gone through all the steps in the following thread, but my file search history is not clearing or updating. Search terms clear, but the old search reappears with deleted files on it.

Search History in File Explorer - Clear in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Clearing history on my search page

Hello,

Do you want to clear the search history in File Explorer or Microsoft Edge? If you want to clear the search history in File Explorer, follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer, click on the View tab, and click on
  Options in the ribbon.
• Select Change folder and search options.
• In the General tab, under Privacy, click on the
  Clear button for Clear File Explorer history.

If you want to delete the search history in Edge, you may refer to the following link: View and delete browser history in
Microsoft Edge.

If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to post a reply.

 

What does "Clear file explorer history" do?

Hi Astoach

Clearing File Explorer History simply deletes the list of file/folder locations visited in Explorer along with the list of any searches you performed in Explorer

Somehow that cache must have become corrupt and clearing that history deletes the cache and creates a new one

It is no harm to delete that history from time to time, it will not affect the good running of your PC . . .