How to Clear VLC Recent List in Windows 10
If you are a fan of VLC media player, you might have noticed that it keeps a list of recently played files. While this feature can be convenient for quickly accessing your favorite videos or music, it can also clutter your VLC interface and potentially expose sensitive information. In this article, we will guide you through the process of clearing the VLC recent list in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open VLC Media Player
First, launch VLC media player on your Windows 10 computer. You can do this by clicking on the VLC icon in your taskbar or by searching for “VLC” in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access the Recent List
Once VLC is open, click on the “Media” menu at the top of the window. From the dropdown menu, select “Open Recent.” This will display a list of recently played files.
Step 3: Clear the Recent List
To clear the recent list, you have two options:
1. Using the Context Menu:
– Right-click on any item in the recent list.
– Select “Clear Recent Media” from the context menu.
– A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion of the recent list.
2. Using the Preferences:
– Click on “Tools” in the top menu and select “Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
– In the “Interface” tab, you will find an option for “Show recent media in media library.”
– Uncheck this option to hide the recent list.
– Click “Save” to apply the changes.
Step 4: Confirm the Deletion
After clearing the recent list, you may want to restart VLC to ensure that the changes take effect. Close VLC and reopen it to see that the recent list is now empty.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily clear the VLC recent list in Windows 10. This will help keep your VLC interface clean and protect your privacy by not exposing recently played files. If you ever need to access the recent list again, you can always follow the same steps to restore it.
