Open File Explorer. Access Folder Options. Clear File Explorer History. Apply and Save Changes. Verify Clear History. Clearing file explorer history in Windows 11 is a straightforward process that can help protect your privacy and maintain a tidy system.

One possible solution is to disable and clear the search history on Windows 11 using these steps: Clear the File Explorer history: Open File Explorer, click on the "View" tab in the ribbon, and then click on "Options." In the "Folder Options" window, click on the "Clear" button next to "Clear File Explorer history."

File Explorer is where you manage your files and folders on your computer. Opening it is the first step to accessing the settings to clear your history. Next, click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the File Explorer window and select "Options" from the drop-down menu.

Windows 11 keeps track of files you open and displays them in the "Recent Files" view. You can clear this list by following the steps below. In File Explorer, click the three dots menu (...). Select Options. In the Folder Options window, click Clear. Click OK or Cancel to close the window. Your Recent Files list is now empty.