Windows 10: How To Disable Recent Files?

Discus and support How To Disable Recent Files? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello. How to disable that? When i open something (folder, files, pictures, etc....) it's automatic added to the recent files. And i saw everytime... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by FinalKenpachi, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. How To Disable Recent Files?


    Hello.

    How to disable that? When i open something (folder, files, pictures, etc....) it's automatic added to the recent files. And i saw everytime when i right click folder icon at taskbar. Any1 know the solutions?

    Thanks.

    Edit: After the updated 10586. I disabled this in options in Start setting. It's is OFF but i still saw Recent Files when i right click active Folder on the taskbar. Anyone have this problem too? Or anyone know the solution?

    Thanks.

    Found a solutions from here

    Quick access - Add or Remove Recent files in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    :)
     
    FinalKenpachi, Aug 3, 2015
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  4. How To Disable Recent Files?

    Go into settings and then personalization
    Then select Start on the left

    turn off show recently opened items on start menu and taskbar
     
    paulsalter, Aug 3, 2015
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  5. Thank you so much. *Smile
     
    FinalKenpachi, Aug 3, 2015
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  6. You're Welcome

    Glad it helped
     
    paulsalter, Apr 5, 2018
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