Windows 10: Recent places in Explorer doesn't work.

Discus and support Recent places in Explorer doesn't work. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'd say a repair install should sort it without losing anything if you like. Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade Ugh, do I really... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by BorisTheAnimal, Sep 3, 2015.

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  1. BORISTHEANIMAL
    BorisTheAnimal Win User

    Recent places in Explorer doesn't work.

    BorisTheAnimal, Oct 7, 2015
    #16
  2. Brink
    Brink New Member

    I'm not sure what else may work to fix this issue. *Sad
     
    Brink, Oct 7, 2015
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  3. DOITJUST
    DoItJust Win User
    Try this; go to %appdata%/Microsoft/Windows/Recent Items and delete all files in there.
    Also delete all files in the two folders AutomaticDestinations and CustomDestinations

    Good Luck!
     
    DoItJust, Oct 7, 2015
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Recent places in Explorer doesn't work.

    Yep, that's what using the .bat file posted earlier to clear recent items does. *Sad

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...set-clear.html
     
    Brink, Oct 7, 2015
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  5. DOITJUST
    DoItJust Win User
    DoItJust, Oct 7, 2015
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    No problem. Any help is always welcomed. *Smile
     
    Brink, Apr 5, 2018
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