Windows 10: "Recents" is not shown in File Explorer

Discus and support "Recents" is not shown in File Explorer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; "Recents" is not shown in File Explorer even though I've checked the box "Show recently used files" under "Folder options." It didn't work. When I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Franco6081, Jun 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM.

  1. FRANCO6081
    Franco6081 Win User

    "Recents" is not shown in File Explorer


    "Recents" is not shown in File Explorer even though I've checked the box "Show recently used files" under "Folder options." It didn't work. When I returned to the same page, the box was unclicked by itself.

    :)
     
    Franco6081, Jun 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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  2. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User

    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Jun 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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  3. CORRYWD
    corrywd Win User
    Cannot Remove File From File Explorers Recent Files List

    I'm using Windows 10 and have always been able to remove files from the file explorer's recent files list. The file is listed as FileProvider and it is located in the ThisPC/downloads directory. Any other file is readily deleted from the list by the usual
    procedure. This file is not. Any suggestions?

    THANKS
     
    corrywd, Jun 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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  4. EIDAIRAMAN1
    eidairaman1 Win User

    "Recents" is not shown in File Explorer

    eidairaman1, Jun 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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