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Click the Start button and type the word “run” in the search box of your start menu.

Unfortunately, there is no delete button in Win 7 and that’s why we’ll need to use windows registry.Your recent 20 files (no more) will be deleted, so if you have extensive file browsing history and you want it all removed, better do it through folder options as described above. If you don’t want your most recent files or folders to be seen, just right-click on Recent files bar and select Remove from Quick access. When you click on File Explorer you may notice your files and folders history list.

You can also check or uncheck quick access view options of your recently used files and folders. Clicking on it will erase file explorer history. Near the bottom in privacy field there’s a Clear button. (another way to access folder options is simply typing “file explorer options” or “folder options” in the Windows search field and hitting Enter)įolder options window will open with general settings

You can also do this by opening any folder and right-clicking on Quick access in the upper left corner of the folder.

Just right-click on the address bar of the Windows Explorer and choose Delete history.

First of all, let’s clear the history from the Windows Explorer address bar.

Here’s how to do it properly: How to clear file Explorer history on Windows 10 I stumbled upon this myself recently after trying to backup all the stuff from the desktop and looking for a “clear everything” button. Well, there isn’t just one button you need to follow a few steps in order to get rid of your file browsing history.

If you need to clear Windows Explorer history in your PC (not internet browser) you may find it a bit cumbersome to search for the right button.