How to Remove VLC Recent List
VLC media player, a popular and versatile media player, allows users to open and play various multimedia files. However, sometimes the recent list of files in VLC can become cluttered and may cause inconvenience. If you’re looking to remove the recent list in VLC, this article will guide you through the process step by step.
1. Open VLC Media Player
First, launch VLC media player on your computer. If you haven’t installed it yet, you can download it from the official website (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/).
2. Access Preferences
Once VLC is open, click on the “Tools” menu located at the top of the window. From the dropdown menu, select “Preferences.”
3. Navigate to Interface
In the Preferences window, you will see a sidebar on the left. Click on “Interface” to expand the options related to the user interface.
4. Disable Recent List
Under the “Interface” section, find the “Show recent files list” option. By default, this option is enabled. To remove the recent list, uncheck this box.
5. Save Changes
After disabling the recent list, click the “Save” button at the bottom of the Preferences window to apply the changes.
6. Restart VLC
To ensure that the changes take effect, close VLC media player and reopen it. The recent list should now be removed.
7. Additional Tips
– If you want to clear the recent list immediately without restarting VLC, you can manually delete the “recentlist” file located in the VLC installation directory. However, this method may cause issues if not done correctly, so proceed with caution.
– If you want to hide the recent list temporarily, you can use the “Ctrl + L” keyboard shortcut to toggle the visibility of the list.
By following these steps, you can easily remove the recent list in VLC media player and keep your media library organized.
