How to Remove Files from Recent Files
Are you tired of seeing unnecessary files in your recent files list on your computer? Whether it’s due to privacy concerns or simply clutter, removing files from the recent files list can be a straightforward process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to remove files from recent files on various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Removing Files from Recent Files on Windows
On Windows, recent files are stored in the Registry, which can be accessed through the Command Prompt. Here’s how to remove files from the recent files list on Windows:
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs
4. In the right pane, you’ll see a list of recent files. To remove a file, right-click on it and select “Delete.”
5. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Removing Files from Recent Files on macOS
On macOS, recent files are stored in a file called “com.apple.recentitems.plist,” which can be edited using a text editor. Here’s how to remove files from the recent files list on macOS:
1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
2. Type the following command and press Enter to navigate to the home directory: cd ~
3. Enter the following command to open the “com.apple.recentitems.plist” file in a text editor: nano com.apple.recentitems.plist
4. In the text editor, find the entry for the file you want to remove. It will look something like this:
5. Delete the entire entry for the file you want to remove.
6. Save the file and exit the text editor by pressing Ctrl + X, followed by Y, and then Enter.
7. Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect.
Removing Files from Recent Files on Linux
On Linux, recent files are stored in the “.cache” directory in your home folder. Here’s how to remove files from the recent files list on Linux:
1. Open a terminal window.
2. Navigate to the “.cache” directory in your home folder by typing the following command: cd ~/.cache
3. Find the file named “com.apple.recentitems.plist” (or a similar file, depending on your distribution).
4. Delete the file by typing the following command: rm com.apple.recentitems.plist
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
By following these steps, you can easily remove files from the recent files list on your computer, ensuring a cleaner and more organized user experience.
