Windows 10: Why aren't all recently accessed folders listed?

Hi,I'm trying to list all folders accessed on an external drive, but only recently created folders are listed. I am using the "Date Accessed" attribute column. I have a folder created April 6, 2022, but recently accessed it, and added files. I doesn't show when I sort by "Date Accessed".

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What triggers adding a folder to the Recent Folders list?

The Recent Folders list in Windows keeps track of the folders you have recently accessed. The list is populated based on your actions and events within the File Explorer or when interacting with folders in various applications.

Typically, a folder will be added to the Recent Folders list when you perform one of the following actions:

• Open the folder directly by double-clicking or right-clicking and selecting "Open."
• Save or open files within the folder from an application.
• Use the "Recent" section in the File Explorer's navigation pane to access a folder.

Simply clicking on a folder or creating a new folder may not always trigger its addition to the Recent Folders list. The list prioritizes folders that you actively engage with or access files from. However, the exact criteria and algorithms used to update the Recent Folders list may vary based on the Windows version and settings.

 

Restore recent folders to quick access, including list of 4 recent

Welcome to TenForums @wolf145

You don't say where you found these threads, but we have some tutorials here on TenForums on that subject which probably cover the steps you took.

Turn On or Off Recent Items and Frequent Places in Windows 10
Reset and Clear Recent Items and Frequent Places in Windows 10

Note that the second one on 'how to clear the lists' basically says turn it off then on again. I'm afraid your lists may well have been cleared by now. The frequent places in your quick access will rebuild its list as you use the PC, but there's no way to retrieve an old list. You'll have to recreate it by revisiting those places I'm afraid.

If you have been relying on these quick access links as your primary way to find places you want, then once you have rebuilt the list you can right-click on the important ones and choose 'Pin to Quick access' to make them permanent.

 

Windows Security - Controlled Folder Access - Recently Blocked App List

Hello,

I thank you for your response. I know how to add and remove apps to and from the controlled folder access. My question is how to remove an app from the "Recently Blocked Apps" list. In Windows 1809 they made it easier to add apps to the controlled folder
access without having to navigate to the exe. They added a Recently Blocked Apps list you can select from. The steps for Windows 1809 are:

1. Open the Windows Security and click/tap on the Virus & threat protection icon.

2. Click/tap on the Manage ransomware protection link under the Ransomware protection section.

3. Click/tap on the Allow an app through Controlled folder access link.

4. Click/tap on Yes when prompted by UAC to approve.

5. Click/tap on Add an Allowed App (+) sign

6. Click or tap Recently Blocked Apps from the drop down menu. (NEW)

7. Click or tap on the (+) button for the app you want to add from the list. (NEW)

It is this Recently Blocked Folders List I am trying to edit to remove apps I have not authorized and that have been deleted from my PC and are still in this list. I know you can select an allowed app from the controlled folder access list and you will
see a REMOVE button, which in 1809 will put the app back in the Recently Blocked Apps list if it was there originally. But that same process does not work on the Blocked Apps list.

My question still remains:

How do you delete an app from the "Recently Blocked Apps" list in Windows Security for Windows 1809?