How to Remove Recently Closed from Chrome
Are you tired of seeing the “Recently Closed” section in your Google Chrome browser? This feature can be quite useful when you accidentally close a tab or window and want to quickly reopen it. However, if you find it cluttering your browser or taking up unnecessary space, you might want to know how to remove it. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting the “Recently Closed” section from Chrome on both Windows and macOS.
Method 1: Disabling Recently Closed from Chrome Settings
The simplest way to remove the “Recently Closed” section is by adjusting your Chrome settings. Follow these steps:
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the “Privacy and security” section and click on “Clear browsing data.”
4. In the “Clear data from” dropdown menu, select “All time.”
5. Check the box next to “Closed tabs” and uncheck all other options.
6. Click on “Clear data” to remove the “Recently Closed” section.
Method 2: Resetting Chrome to Default Settings
If the first method does not work or if you want to ensure that all unnecessary features are removed, you can reset Chrome to its default settings. Here’s how:
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Advanced.”
4. Under the “Reset and clean up” section, click on “Reset settings to their original defaults.”
5. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Reset” to proceed.
Method 3: Disabling Recently Closed from Chrome Flags
Chrome Flags are experimental features that are not enabled by default. Disabling a Chrome Flag can sometimes help remove unwanted features like the “Recently Closed” section. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Google Chrome and enter “chrome://flags” in the address bar.
2. Use the search bar at the top to search for “Tab Close.”
3. Look for the “Enable recently closed tabs” flag and click on the dropdown menu.
4. Select “Disabled” from the options.
5. Restart Chrome for the changes to take effect.
By following these methods, you should be able to remove the “Recently Closed” section from Chrome on your Windows or macOS computer. Choose the method that works best for you and enjoy a cleaner browsing experience.
